老成凋謝
lǎo​chéng​diāo​xiè

death of an elder

  • created sense approved 老成凋谢/老成凋謝 · lǎo​chéng​diāo​xiè · death of an elder — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    老成凋谢 / 老成凋謝

    lǎo​chéng​diāo​xiè

    death of an elder

    the passing of an experienced, virtuous, and highly respected person; used as a polite way to express mourning for a great elder

    老成 (literal) → 老成 · lǎo​chéng · venerable elder 凋谢 (literal) → 凋谢/凋謝 · diāo​xiè · to pass away

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