To lose one's husband; to become a widow, often implying deep sorrow.
她自从丈夫去世后，便如琴断朱弦，日日以泪洗面，生活也失去了往日的色彩。
Since her husband passed away, she has been like a zither with broken strings, weeping daily, and her life has lost its former vibrancy.
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Early Modern
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