observe mourning; be in bereavement
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to observe mourning; to be in mourning; to observe the period of bereavement according to traditional customs
formalRefers to the traditional Chinese custom where family members observe a mourning period (typically 27 months for parents) during which they wear mourning clothes, abstain from entertainment, and follow ritual restrictions.
Tā他
wèi为
fù父
qīn亲
shǒu守
fú服
sān三
nián年
。
He observed mourning for his father for three years.
Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
，
zǐ子
nǚ女
xū需
yào要
wèi为
fù父
mǔ母
shǒu守
fú服
。
According to tradition, children need to observe mourning for their parents.
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Shǒu守
fú服
qī期
jiān间
，
tā他
bù不
néng能
cān参
jiā加
yú娱
lè乐
huó活
dòng动
。
During the mourning period, he could not participate in entertainment activities.