mourning clothes worn shortly after a death; active mourning period
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mourning attire worn shortly after the death of a close relative (parents, grandparents, or husband); the period of active mourning
formalA traditional Chinese mourning custom. The bereaved wear white or undyed coarse cloth to show filial piety. During this period, celebratory activities are traditionally avoided. The set phrase '热孝在身' (rè xiào zài shēn) means 'to be in the period of active mourning'.
Tā他
zhèng正
chuān穿
zhe着
rè热
xiào孝
，
bù不
néng能
cān参
jiā加
hūn婚
lǐ礼
。
He is wearing mourning clothes and cannot attend the wedding.
Rè热
xiào孝
zài在
shēn身
，
bù不
yí宜
yuǎn远
xíng行
。
While in active mourning, one should not travel far.
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Àn按
zhào照
jiù旧
sú俗
，
rè热
xiào孝
qī期
jiān间
bù不
néng能
tì剃
tóu头
。
According to old customs, one cannot cut one's hair during the mourning period.
Tā她
rè热
xiào孝
wèi未
mǎn满
，
zhěng整
rì日
sù素
fú服
bì闭
mén门
。
Her period of active mourning was not yet complete, and she wore plain clothes and stayed indoors all day.