追悼

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"追悼" means to mourn or pay respects to someone who has passed away. It is often used in formal or solemn contexts such as memorial services or commemorations.

Common Contexts

This word frequently appears in phrases related to funerals, memorial ceremonies, and public commemorations of tragic events.

Collocations

  • 追悼 (memorial service): a formal event to honor the deceased.
  • 追悼仪式 (memorial ceremony): a ritual or ceremony to mourn.
  • 追悼 (mourn ancestors): commonly used during traditional festivals like Qingming.

Usage Notes

"追悼" is more formal and respectful than simply saying "" or "怀念". It implies a public or collective act of mourning rather than private grief. Avoid using it in casual conversation about everyday sadness.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse "追悼" with "" (to chase or catch up). Although they share the character "", their meanings differ greatly. "追悼" specifically relates to mourning.

Example Sentences

Every year on Qingming Festival, people go to the cemetery to mourn their

The government held a memorial service to mourn those who died in the

He gave a touching speech at the memorial meeting, expressing his