express condolences; condole
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to express condolences to the bereaved family
literaryFormal and literary register, specifically used for offering comfort to the family of the deceased. Often used in written condolences or formal speeches.
Tā他
qīn亲
zì自
qián前
wǎng往
shì逝
zhě者
jiā家
zhōng中
wèi慰
yàn唁
jiā家
shǔ属
。
He personally went to the deceased's home to express condolences to the family.
Gōng公
sī司
fā发
lái来
diàn电
bào报
wèi慰
yàn唁
yù遇
nàn难
zhě者
jiā家
shǔ属
。
The company sent a telegram to console the families of the victims.
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Shōu收
dào到
xǔ许
duō多
qīn亲
yǒu友
de的
wèi慰
yàn唁
xìn信
，
tā她
gǎn感
dào到
shí十
fēn分
wēn温
nuǎn暖
。
Receiving many letters of condolence from relatives and friends made her feel very warm.