passed away
ChatGPT’s explanation of “passing away”: “Passing away” refers to the state of someone passing away or dying. This word is often used to express respect and condolence for the deceased.
Definition
Passing away: Refers to the end of a person or creature's life, usually used to describe human death.
Example sentences
He passed away in an accident, leaving his family devastated.
Her grandmother passed away last year and the atmosphere in the family became heavy.
usage
"Passed away" is often used in formal or solemn occasions to express respect for the deceased. Similar to "pass away", but "pass away" may be more common in some cultures.
example
At funerals, people mention their loved ones who have passed away and share their memories.
Many people leave an estate to be used by family or charity after they pass away.
起源
The etymology of "pass" can be traced back to ancient Chinese, where "pass" means transcendence and passing, and "世" refers to life or the world. Together they can be understood as "a state beyond life", that is, death.