observe a moment of silence; mourn in silence
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
observe a moment of silence; mourn silently
formalA formal, solemn act to honor the deceased, typically observed at ceremonies, funerals, or memorial services.
Zài在
zhuī追
dào悼
huì会
shàng上
，
quán全
tǐ体
rén人
yuán员
qǐ起
lì立
mò默
āi哀
sān三
fēn分
zhōng钟
。
At the memorial service, everyone stood up and observed three minutes of silence.
Wèi为
le了
dào悼
niàn念
shì逝
qù去
de的
liè烈
shì士
，
guǎng广
chǎng场
shàng上
de的
rén人
men们
dī低
tóu头
mò默
āi哀
。
To mourn the fallen martyrs, people in the square bowed their heads in silent tribute.
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Qǐng请
dà大
jiā家
qǐ起
lì立
，
wèi为
zài在
zāi灾
nàn难
zhōng中
shī失
qù去
shēng生
mìng命
de的
rén人
men们
mò默
āi哀
。
Please stand for a moment of silence for those who lost their lives in the disaster.