英年早逝

yīngniánzǎoshì
idiom #24,575

Meanings

  1. 1 to die young
  2. 2 to be cut off in one's prime
  3. 3 to pass away at a young age

Examples

Zhè wèi tiāncái shīrén yīngnián zǎoshì, lìng rén wǎnxī.
It is a great pity that this gifted poet died so young.
Tā yīngnián zǎoshì, méi néng kàndào zìjǐ de yánjiū chéngguǒ fābiǎo.
He died in his prime and never saw his research published.

Tips

usage
英年早逝 is used specifically for talented or notable individuals who die young, carrying a sense of lamentation at unfulfilled potential. It is not used for ordinary early deaths.

Stroke Order

yīng
nián
zǎo
shì