哀悼

āidào
verb #7,616

Meanings

  1. 1 to mourn
  2. 2 to grieve
  3. 3 to pay one's respects to the deceased

Examples

HSK 6
Rénmen qiánlái āidào zhè wèi wěidà de lǐngdǎorén.
People came to pay their respects to this great leader.
HSK 7-9
全国人民哀悼遇难者
Quánguó rénmín āidào yùnànzhě.
The whole nation mourned the victims.
HSK 7-9
Wǒmen shēnqiè āidào tā de qùshì.
We deeply mourn his passing.

Tips

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哀悼 is a formal, solemn word used in official contexts, news, and ceremonies. In everyday speech, people say 难过 (sad) or 伤心 (heartbroken).

Stroke Order

āi
dào