wear mourning; observe mourning
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to wear mourning clothes; to be in mourning (for a deceased relative)
formalTraditional Chinese funeral custom where relatives wear white or black mourning garments for a specific period (traditionally three years for parents). The duration and style vary by region and relationship to the deceased.
Tā他
fù父
qīn亲
qù去
shì世
hòu后
，
tā他
yào要
dài带
xiào孝
sān三
nián年
。
After his father passed away, he had to wear mourning for three years.
Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
zǐ子
nǚ女
xū需
yào要
wèi为
fù父
mǔ母
dài带
xiào孝
。
According to tradition, children need to observe mourning for their parents.
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Tā她
zài在
xiù袖
zi子
shàng上
chán缠
le了
hēi黑
shā纱
，
biǎo表
shì示
dài带
xiào孝
。
She wore a black armband on her sleeve to show she was in mourning.
Dài带
xiào孝
qī期
jiān间
bù不
yí宜
cān参
jiā加
xǐ喜
qìng庆
huó活
dòng动
。
During the mourning period, one should not participate in festive activities.