yàn

common
verb

Meaning of

唁 means to condole; to offer condolences. Pronounced yàn.

  • to condole; to offer condolences

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Definitions & Examples

qīn
yàn
wèi
shì
zhě
jiā
shǔ
 

He went in person to condole with the deceased's family.

men
zhǔn
bèi
yàn
diàn
biǎo
āi
dào
 

We plan to send a condolence telegram to express mourning.

Diào
yàn
shì
zài
jiào
táng
xíng
 

The condolence ceremony was held in the church.

Shōu
dào
yàn
hán
hòu
 
jiā
shǔ
gǎn
dào
xiē
ān
wèi
 

After receiving the condolence letter, the family felt some comfort.

Àn
zhào
 
qīn
yǒu
dōu
huì
lái
yàn
sāng
 

According to custom, relatives and friends will come to offer condolences.