Definition
遗孀 (yí shuāng) is a formal term for a widow, specifically referring to the deceased wife of a man who has passed away. It is used in legal documents, news reports, and obituaries, where a respectful and neutral tone is required. In everyday conversation, the more common word is 寡妇 (guǎ fu).
n.
widow (formal term used in legal, news, and obituary contexts)
Examples
- 。yí shuāng chūxí le tā de zànglǐ.The widow attended his funeral.
- ，。Tā qùshì hòu, yí shuāng fùzé guǎnlǐ gōngsī.After he passed away, the widow took charge of managing the company.
- 。Zhè fèn wénjiàn xūyào yí shuāng qiānzì.This document requires the widow's signature.
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.