志哀

Traditional: 誌哀

zhì āi

Dictionary entry

to pay respects to the dead

What does 志哀 mean?

志哀 (zhì āi) has the following dictionary meaning.

1to pay respects to the dead

2to mark sb's passing

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志zhìaspiration · ambition 哀ĀiAi (c. 2000 BC), sixth of legendary Flame Emperors 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God, also known as Li 釐|厘[Li2]

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How to pronounce 志哀

志哀

zhì āi

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