粵

善sin6終zung1

simp善终
sin6 zung1shàn zhōng

English

  1. to die naturally with dignity; to pass away peacefully
  2. to have a peaceful or good death
  3. to die (naturally and) peacefully
  4. (of partnerships, projects etc) to end well; to have a good ending

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 自然死亡;死得安祥,冇痛苦

Examples

  • 善終服務

    palliative care

  • 不得善終

    to die miserably or tragically

Sources: cc-canto, cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk

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