一命归西 — “To pass away”
一命归西 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pass away”. To meet one's end; to breathe one's last. Literally, “One's life returns to the West”.
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一命归西 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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那位老画家身体一直不好，上个月终于一命归西了，让许多喜欢他作品的人感到惋惜。
The old painter had been in poor health for a long time; he finally passed away last month, which saddened many who admired his works.
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Open the tool →Questions about 一命归西
What does 一命归西 mean?
一命归西 (yī mìng guī xī) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to pass away”.
How do you pronounce 一命归西?
一命归西 is pronounced yī mìng guī xī in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 一命归西 literally mean?
Literally, 一命归西 means “One's life returns to the West”. It is used to mean “to pass away”.
What is the Chinese definition of 一命归西?
指死亡。