披麻带孝 — “To be in deep mourning”
披麻带孝 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in deep mourning”. To wear sackcloth and other mourning clothes, signifying profound grief and respect for the deceased. Literally, “wearing hemp and mourning”.
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披麻带孝 Pronunciation and Pinyin
披麻带孝 Character Breakdown
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在老祖父的葬礼上，全家人都披麻带孝，表达了沉痛的哀思。
At the old grandfather's funeral, the entire family was in deep mourning, expressing their profound sorrow.
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Synonyms of 披麻带孝
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What does 披麻带孝 mean?
披麻带孝 (pī má dài xiào) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be in deep mourning”.
How do you pronounce 披麻带孝?
披麻带孝 is pronounced pī má dài xiào in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 披麻带孝 literally mean?
Literally, 披麻带孝 means “wearing hemp and mourning”. It is used to mean “to be in deep mourning”.
What is the Chinese definition of 披麻带孝?
指服重孝。