驾鹤西游 — “A euphemism for death”
驾鹤西游 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a euphemism for death”. Often implying a peaceful or spiritual departure, like an immortal ascending to heaven. Literally, “Ride a crane to the West”.
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驾鹤西游 Pronunciation and Pinyin
驾鹤西游 Character Breakdown
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林奶奶驾鹤西游了，她在世时为人和善，大家都非常怀念她。
Grandma Lin has passed away; she was kind during her lifetime, and everyone misses her dearly.
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What does 驾鹤西游 mean?
驾鹤西游 (jià hè xī yóu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a euphemism for death”.
How do you pronounce 驾鹤西游?
驾鹤西游 is pronounced jià hè xī yóu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 驾鹤西游 literally mean?
Literally, 驾鹤西游 means “Ride a crane to the West”. It is used to mean “a euphemism for death”.
What is the Chinese definition of 驾鹤西游?
死的婉称。