bereaved family; family in mourning
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a bereaved family; a household in mourning; a family that has suffered a death
Refers specifically to a family currently observing funeral rites and mourning periods following the death of a member. Often used in formal or ceremonial contexts.
Wǒ我
men们
yīng应
gāi该
qù去
sāng丧
jiā家
biǎo表
shì示
wèi慰
wèn问
。
We should go to the bereaved family to express our condolences.
Sāng丧
jiā家
zhèng正
zài在
zhǔn准
bèi备
míng明
rì日
de的
zàng葬
lǐ礼
。
The bereaved family is currently preparing for tomorrow's funeral.
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Zuò作
wéi为
lín邻
jū居
，
wǒ我
men们
yǒu有
zé责
rèn任
bāng帮
zhù助
sāng丧
jiā家
dù度
guò过
nán难
guān关
。
As neighbors, we have a responsibility to help the bereaved family through this difficult time.