孀 (shuāng) - Widow — refers to a woman whose husband
孀 · shuāng
Widow — refers to a woman whose husband has died and who has not remarried.
Widow — refers to a woman whose husband
Usage highlights
WidowWidowhoodBereaved widowLifelong widowWidow's lifeWidow's son
Usage & contexts
Examples
- She became a widow at a young age (年轻守寡).
- The widow lived alone in the old house (孀居).
- He left behind a grieving widow (遗孀).
- The widow received support from her family (孀妇得到家庭支持).
Collocations
- Widow(孀妇)
- Widowhood(孀居)
- Bereaved widow(遗孀)
- Lifelong widow(孤孀)
- Widow's life(孀居生活)
- Widow's son(孀居之子)
Idioms
- Widow and orphan(孤孀寡妇)
- Living as a widow(孀居守节)
- Widow in mourning(孀居哀悼)
Cultural background
FAQ- In traditional Chinese society, widows were expected to remain chaste and not remarry, following Confucian ideals of female virtue.
- The character reflects historical social structures where widowhood carried specific expectations and often economic hardship.
- Modern usage is more neutral but still carries connotations of loss and solitude.