letter of condolence
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
letter of condolence; message of sympathy
formalA formal written expression of sympathy sent to the bereaved family. Typically used in formal or written contexts, often by organizations, friends, or distant relatives who cannot attend the funeral in person.
Gōng公
sī司
xiàng向
yù遇
nàn难
zhě者
jiā家
shǔ属
fā发
le了
yàn唁
hán函
。
The company sent a letter of condolence to the family of the victim.
Yàn唁
hán函
shàng上
xiě写
mǎn满
le了
zhēn真
chéng诚
de的
wèi慰
wèn问
huà话
yǔ语
。
The condolence letter was filled with sincere words of comfort.
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Tā他
yīn因
yuǎn远
zài在
guó国
wài外
，
wú无
fǎ法
chū出
xí席
zàng葬
lǐ礼
，
zhǐ只
de得
jì寄
qù去
yī一
fēng封
yàn唁
hán函
。
Since he was abroad and unable to attend the funeral, he had no choice but to send a letter of condolence.