unexpected misfortune; death (euphemism)
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
unexpected misfortune; mishap; accident (often referring to death)
formalA euphemistic idiom used to refer to unexpected death or serious accidents. Often used in hypothetical contexts discussing potential risks, dangers, or when offering condolences. The phrase softens the direct mention of death.
Wàn万
yī一
yǒu有
gè个
shān山
gāo高
shuǐ水
dī低
，
wǒ我
men们
gāi该
zěn怎
me么
bàn办
？
If something unfortunate happens, what should we do?
Tā他
nián年
jì纪
tài太
dà大
le了
，
wàn万
yī一
yǒu有
gè个
shān山
gāo高
shuǐ水
dī低
，
jiā家
lǐ里
méi没
rén人
zhào照
gù顾
。
He is too old; if something happens, there will be no one to take care of the family.
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Chū出
mén门
zài在
wài外
，
yào要
xiǎo小
xīn心
，
bié别
yǒu有
gè个
shān山
gāo高
shuǐ水
dī低
。
When traveling away from home, be careful not to have any accidents.