弔 (diào) - to mourn & to condole
弔 · diào
to mourn;
to condole;
to hang;
to suspend;
ancient unit of measurement for silk or cloth.
to mournto condoleto hang
Usage highlights
to mournto suspendcraneto visit a bereaved familyto condoleto express grief
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He went to pay his condolences (弔唁).
- The crane was suspended from the ceiling (弔在天花板上).
- This fabric measures ten diao (十弔布).
Collocations
- to mourn(弔唁)
- to suspend(弔挂)
- crane(弔车)
- to visit a bereaved family(弔丧)
- to condole(弔慰)
- to express grief(弔哀)
Idioms
- To express condolences and offer gifts(弔丧问疾)
- To pretend to be compassionate(假仁假义，虚情假意)
- To visit the sick and condole the bereaved(问疾弔丧)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted a person with a bow, possibly related to rituals or hunting.
- Used in funeral contexts to express mourning and condolences.
- Also served as an ancient unit for measuring silk or cloth.