Definition
讣闻 is a formal term for an obituary notice — a written announcement of someone's death, typically published in a newspaper or posted publicly. It is more literary and formal than the everyday word 讣告 (fùgào), and you'll encounter it in news articles or formal family announcements. It is not used in casual conversation.
n.
obituary (notice)death announcement
Examples
- 讣闻。Zhè zé fù wén kāndēng zài zuótiān de bàozhǐ shàng.This obituary was published in yesterday's newspaper.
- 讣闻。Tā xiě le yì piān fù wén dàoniàn tā de lǎoshī.He wrote an obituary mourning his teacher.
- 讣闻。fù wén zhōng tí dào le zhuīdàohuì de shíjiān hé dìdiǎn.The obituary mentioned the time and place of the memorial service.
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