hōng
薨
death of feudal lords; demise of high officials
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to pass away; demise (feudal lords and high officials)
archaicAn archaic term used during imperial times to specifically denote the death of feudal lords, high-ranking officials, and members of the royal family other than the emperor. It is a respectful and formal term within that hierarchy.
Zhū诸
hóu侯
hōng薨
，
shì世
zǐ子
jì继
wèi位
。
When a feudal lord passed away, his heir succeeded to the title.
Xī昔
zhě者
Qín秦
wáng王
hōng薨
，
tiān天
xià下
zhèn震
dòng动
。
In ancient times, when the King of Qin passed away, the whole realm was shaken.
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Chéng丞
xiàng相
hōng薨
yú于
fǔ府
dǐ邸
，
jǔ举
guó国
āi哀
dào悼
。
When the Prime Minister passed away in his mansion, the entire nation mourned.