故
matter; reason; intentionally; therefore; old; friend; die
Meanings
8 senses · 36 examplesnoun
matter; accident; incident
Refers to specific events or unexpected situations.
A small traffic accident happened on the road.
This trivial matter is not worth mentioning.
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This unexpected incident disrupted our plans.
The police are investigating this safety incident.
He got angry over a trivial matter.
noun
reason; cause; cause
Used to explain the cause of an action or event.
He was absent from work without reason today.
I don't know why he left suddenly, for no apparent reason.
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What was the cause of this fire?
The reason he was late was that there was a traffic jam.
The doctor asked about the cause of his illness.
adverb
intentionally; on purpose; deliberately
Describes an action done on purpose, often with negative connotations.
He intentionally pretended not to hear my words.
She deliberately knocked over the cup to attract attention.
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You didn't do it by accident, you did it on purpose, right?
He deliberately raised his voice so everyone could hear.
conjunction
therefore; so; thus
formalUsed to connect cause and effect in a sentence.
Due to the heavy rain, therefore we did not depart on schedule.
He has been tired for days, so he is unwell.
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The weather is sunny today, so it is suitable for an outing.
He prepared thoroughly, so he got excellent exam results.
Resources are limited, so we need to allocate them rationally.
noun
surname Gu
Used as a family name.
Mr. Gu is our new neighbor.
I know a teacher whose surname is Gu.
adjective
old; former; original
Describes something that existed in the past or has not been changed.
We returned to the former site of our alma mater.
He returned to his hometown he had been away from for many years.
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After years apart, he is still the same as he was before.
We kept the original appearance of the old house.
He often revisits the places he used to go.
noun
friend; friendship; relative
literaryRefers to close acquaintances or family connections.
He has many relatives and friends in this city.
The two families are related by blood or marriage and have a good relationship.
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He hosted a banquet for relatives and friends who came from afar.
Meeting a friend in a foreign land makes one feel particularly warm.
He hasn't seen his old friend for years and misses them very much.
verb
to die; pass away
formalA formal and euphemistic way to refer to someone's death.
He passed away from illness last winter.
He died of an illness, leaving behind his young children.
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His parents died when he was young, and he was raised by his grandmother.
This veteran writer passed away from illness last year.
He died in a car accident, which is very regrettable.