唁 (yàn) - To offer condolences & to express sympathy

唁Tone 4

yàn ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

妍嬿

唁 · yàn

To offer condolences;

to express sympathy;

to mourn with someone, especially at a funeral or upon hearing of a death.

To offer condolencesto express sympathyto mourn with someone, especially at a funeral

Usage highlights

Offer condolencesLetter of condolenceExpress sympathyMourn the deceasedCondolence messageCondolence gift

Synonyms

  • 吊— To mourn; to condole
  • 慰— To comfort; to console

Antonyms

  • 贺— To congratulate; to celebrate

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He went to offer condolences to the family (去吊唁).
  • We sent a letter of sympathy (唁信).
  • The president expressed condolences for the disaster victims (表示唁慰).
  • Many people came to pay their respects at the funeral home (到殡仪馆唁丧).

Collocations

  • Offer condolences(吊唁)
  • Letter of condolence(唁信)
  • Express sympathy(唁慰)
  • Mourn the deceased(唁丧)
  • Condolence message(唁电)
  • Condolence gift(唁礼)

Idioms

  • No specific idioms found for this character

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, offering condolences (唁) is an important social ritual showing respect for the deceased and support for the bereaved family.
  • Traditionally, people visit the family of the deceased to offer condolences in person, often bringing white envelopes with money (白金) to help with funeral expenses.
  • Condolence messages (唁电) are commonly sent by those who cannot attend in person, especially in formal or official contexts.

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