shāng

Meaning of

殇 means to die before reaching adulthood; to die young; a person who died young; premature death; the death of a minor. Pronounced shāng.

  • to die before reaching adulthood; to die young
  • a person who died young; premature death; the death of a minor

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Definitions & Examples

xìng
yāo
shāng

Unfortunately died in childhood.

shāng
zhé

to die prematurely; to perish young

nián
yòu
shāng
shì
 
lìng
rén
è
wàn
 

This child died young, which makes one sigh with regret.