How to Write 薨
The character 薨 (hōng) is written with 16 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 艹 is one of its key components.
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Meaning & Pronunciation
薨 is pronounced hōng in Mandarin Chinese. It means To pass away (of royalty or nobility).
Common Words with 薨
薨逝
hōng shì
To pass away (of a noble)
薨落
hōng luò
To pass away (of a noble)
薨谢
hōng xiè
To pass away (of a noble)
Example Sentences
那位王公不幸薨逝了。
nà wèi wáng gōng bù xìng hōng shì le
That prince unfortunately passed away.
星辰在夜空中薨落。
xīng chén zài yè kōng zhōng hōng luò
Stars fall in the night sky.
他在去年薨谢了。
tā zài qù nián hōng xiè le
He passed away last year.
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