thi hài
Definition
- Noun:
- Corpse; dead body; mortal remains: The physical body of a deceased person. This term carries a formal, respectful, or literary tone, often used in official, medical, or solemn contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Thi hài của ông ấy được đưa về quê nhà. (His mortal remains were taken back to his hometown.)
- Các nhà khoa học đang nghiên cứu thi hài được tìm thấy trong khu rừng. (Scientists are examining the corpse found in the forest.)
- Lễ truy điệu được cử hành trước thi hài. (A memorial service was held before the deceased's body.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "thi hài" is typically used in written language, news reports, legal documents, or formal speeches. In everyday conversation, words like "xác chết" (dead body) are more common, while "thi hài" implies greater respect for the deceased.
Variants and Related Words
- Xác chết (n): A more direct and common term for a dead body or corpse, with a neutral to blunt tone.
- Tử thi (n): A synonym for corpse, often used in forensic or medical contexts.
- Hài cốt (n): Bones; skeletal remains. This refers specifically to the bones after the body has decomposed.
Synonyms
- Corpse: The dead body of a human being.
- Remains: The deceased's body, often used in formal contexts.
- Cadaver: A term used primarily in medical or scientific contexts for a dead human body.
Related Idioms
- Giữ gìn thi hài: To preserve the corpse.
- Gia đình quyết định giữ gìn thi hài để chờ người thân từ nước ngoài về. (The family decided to preserve the body while waiting for relatives to return from abroad.)