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Death in Chinese

Death in Chinese is 死神, 死亡 — Death means the end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

Death in Chinese

死神
proper noun
Pronounced: sǐ shén
The personification of death, often a skeleton with a scythe, and one of the four horsemen of the apocalypse.
死亡
noun
Pronounced: sǐ wáng
The cessation of life and all associated processes; the end of an organism's existence as an entity independent from its environment and its return to an inert, nonliving state.

What does "Death" mean?

  1. noun The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.
    "The disease can cause death if left untreated."
  2. noun The end or collapse of something non-living, used figuratively.
    "The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper."
  3. name The personification of death, traditionally shown as a hooded, skeletal figure carrying a scythe.
    "In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield."

Death in a sentence

  • The disease can cause death if left untreated.
  • Her death came as a shock to everyone who knew her.
  • The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper.
  • In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "Death" in Chinese?

"Death" in Chinese is 死神, 死亡. Death means: The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

How do you pronounce 死神?

"Death" in Chinese is 死神, pronounced "sǐ shén".

How do you use "Death" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease can cause death if left untreated." In Chinese, "Death" is 死神, 死亡.

Are there other ways to say "Death" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "Death": 死神, 死亡.

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