āi
zāi

idiom
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Meaning of 呜呼哀哉

呜呼哀哉 means an exclamation of lamentation used in traditional funeral orations; to be dead and gone; to be finished; to bite the dust (humorous). Pronounced wū hū āi zāi.

  • an exclamation of lamentation used in traditional funeral orations
  • to be dead and gone; to be finished; to bite the dust (humorous)

Definitions & Examples

āi
zāi
 
wéi
shàng
xiǎng
 

Alas, oh sorrow! Please come and enjoy this sacrifice.

āi
zāi
 
rén
shì
 

Alas, that person has already passed away.