节哀顺变 — “To temper one's sorrow and accept the inevitable changes”
节哀顺变 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's sorrow and accept the inevitable changes”. To restrain one's grief and adapt to circumstances, typically used when offering condolences. Literally, “restrain grief, accord with changes”.
节哀顺变 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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Open the tool →Questions about 节哀顺变
What does 节哀顺变 mean?
节哀顺变 (jié āi shùn biàn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to temper one's sorrow and accept the inevitable changes”.
How do you pronounce 节哀顺变?
节哀顺变 is pronounced jié āi shùn biàn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 节哀顺变 literally mean?
Literally, 节哀顺变 means “restrain grief, accord with changes”. It is used to mean “to temper one's sorrow and accept the inevitable changes”.
What is the Chinese definition of 节哀顺变?
节：节制；变：事变。抑制哀伤，顺应变故。用来慰唁死者家属的话。