qua đời
Definition
- Verb:
- To pass away: The primary and most respectful meaning of "qua đời" is to die. It is a formal and solemn term used to refer to the death of a person, emphasizing the transition from life.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Cụ ông ấy đã qua đời ở tuổi 95. (The elderly gentleman passed away at the age of 95.)
- Chúng tôi vô cùng thương tiếc khi bà ấy qua đời. (We were deeply grieved when she passed away.)
- Tin tức ông chủ qua đời khiến mọi người bàng hoàng. (The news of the boss's passing left everyone in shock.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "qua đời" is almost exclusively used for humans. Using it for animals would be considered unusual or poetic personification.
- It is commonly used in written announcements, obituaries, formal speeches, and news reports to convey respect and gravity.
Variants and Related Words
- Qua đời một cách thanh thản (v phrase): to pass away peacefully.
- Bà cụ qua đời một cách thanh thản trong giấc ngủ. (The old lady passed away peacefully in her sleep.)
Synonyms
- To pass away: The most direct and respectful synonym.
- To die: A neutral, general term.
- To decease: A formal, legal, or technical term.
Related Idioms
- While "qua đời" itself is a standard term, it is often used in formal idiomatic expressions of condolence.
- Xin chia buồn cùng gia đình về sự ra đi của người đã khuất. (Please accept our condolences to the family on the passing of the deceased.)
verb
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to pass away
