逝世

shìshì

verb HSK 7-9 #18,179

Meanings

1 to pass away; to die

Characters

to pass; to depart

world; lifetime

Examples

HSK 6

这位伟大的科学家于去年逝世。

Zhèwèi wěidà de kēxuéjiā yú qùnián shìshì.

This great scientist passed away last year.

HSK 7-9

他的逝世令人十分悲痛。

Tā de shìshì lìngrén shífēn bēitòng.

His passing caused great sorrow.

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逝世 is a formal, respectful way to say 'to die,' used for notable or respected people. Less formal alternatives: 去世 (to pass away), 死 (to die - blunt).

Stroke Order

逝 shì

世 shì