Definition
悼念 (dào niàn) is a formal verb meaning 'to mourn (the deceased)' — it's the most general and common word for expressing grief for someone who has died. 追悼 (zhuī dào) is more specific to formal memorial ceremonies (e.g., 追悼会), while 吊 (diào) is a shorter, more colloquial verb for offering condolences (often in 吊唁).
verb
to mourn (the deceased)to express condolences
Examples
- 悼念。Wǒmen mòmò de dào niàn zhe shìqù de qīnren.We silently mourned our departed loved ones.
- ，悼念。Zhuīdàohuì shàng, dàjiā xiàng lièshì dào niàn.At the memorial service, everyone expressed condolences to the martyrs.
- 悼念。Qīngmíngjié hěn duō rén qù mùdì dào niàn zǔxiān.On Qingming Festival, many people visit graves to mourn their ancestors.
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