No. 5,089 in Chinese
默哀
"默哀" means "silent tribute" or "silent mourning."
In a sentence
在国殇日，我们会为逝去的生命默哀。
On Memorial Day, we will observe a moment of silence for the departed.
Used to describe commemorative silence for honoring those who passed away.
灾难发生后，全国人民默哀一分钟。
After the disaster, the whole nation observed a minute of silence.
Used to express collective mourning for the victims.
活动开始时，全体人员默哀表示对先烈的尊敬。
At the beginning of the event, everyone observed a moment of silence to show respect for the martyrs.
Utilized to convey solemn respect for individuals who contributed significantly.
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