send a telegram of condolence; send a message of sympathy
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to send a telegram/message of condolence
formalA formal term used when sending condolences via telegram, cable, or official message, typically by an organization or public figure upon someone's death.
Zǒng总
tǒng统
jiù就
qián前
zǒng总
lǐ理
shì逝
shì世
xiàng向
jiā家
shǔ属
diàn电
yàn唁
。
The president sent a telegram of condolence to the family upon the former prime minister's death.
Lián联
hé合
guó国
mì秘
shū书
zhǎng长
diàn电
yàn唁
dì地
zhèn震
yù遇
nàn难
zhě者
。
The UN Secretary-General sent a message of condolence for the earthquake victims.
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Gōng公
sī司
xiàng向
hé合
zuò作
huǒ伙
bàn伴
de的
qù去
shì世
zhì致
diàn电
yàn唁
。
The company sent a cable of condolence regarding the passing of a business partner.