殁 (mò) - To die & to pass away

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mò ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 歹

妙慕

殁 · mò

To die;

to pass away;

to perish (often used in classical or formal contexts).

To dieto pass awayto perish (often used in classical or formal

Usage highlights

To die in battleTo die for one's countryTo die youngTo die of illnessTo die in officeTo pass away peacefully

Synonyms

  • 死— to die (general term)
  • 亡— to perish; to die (classical)
  • 逝— to pass away (euphemistic)
  • 卒— to die (formal, often for officials)

Antonyms

  • 生— to be born; to live
  • 活— to live; alive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He died in battle (战殁).
  • The hero died for his country (为国而殁).
  • The poet died young (早殁).

Collocations

  • To die in battle(战殁)
  • To die for one's country(殉国而殁)
  • To die young(早殁)
  • To die of illness(病殁)
  • To die in office(卒于任上而殁)
  • To pass away peacefully(安然而殁)

Idioms

  • To sacrifice one's life for a just cause(以身殉职而殁)
  • To die without regret(死而无憾而殁)
  • To die an untimely death(英年早逝而殁)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 殁 is a classical term for death, often used in historical or literary contexts.
  • It carries a formal and respectful tone, typically referring to the death of notable figures.
  • In traditional texts, 殁 is used to denote the end of life with a sense of dignity or sacrifice.

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