sin6 zung1善終善终
Jyutpingsin6 zung1
Yalesihn jūng
Definition
To die peacefully and naturally without pain.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the quality of the end of life rather than just the act of dying. It implies a sense of completion or lack of trauma, often used to describe someone who passed away at an advanced age after a full life. While it can be used as a verb, it is frequently encountered in formal or medical contexts like 善終服務.
Examples
The elderly person passed away very peacefully; it can be considered a natural and peaceful death.
Related words
Common phrases
palliative care
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe sudden or violent deaths, as it specifically carries the connotation of a peaceful, natural transition. It is not a casual way to say someone died.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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