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死 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say sǐ slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
死表示生命结束。
sǐ biǎo shì shēng mìng jié shù。
Die means life ends.
Context note
死常用于生命、危险和感受。
sǐ cháng yòng yú shēng mìng 、 wēi xiǎn hé gǎn shòu。
Die often appears with life, danger, and feelings.
5 examples
那条鱼死了。
nà tiáo yú sǐ le。
That fish died.
不要怕死。
bú yào pà sǐ。
Do not be afraid of death.
他差点儿死了。
tā chà diǎn ér sǐ le。
He nearly died.
死是很严肃的话题。
sǐ shì hěn yán sù de huà tí。
Death is a serious topic.
这个词不要乱用。
zhè ge cí bú yào luàn yòng。
Do not use this word casually.
5 mini stories
天气太热，花快死了。
tiān qì tài rè， huā kuài sǐ le。
The weather is too hot, and the flowers are almost dying.
他知道生命很宝贵，不想死。
tā zhī dào shēng mìng hěn bǎo guì， bù xiǎng sǐ。
He knew life was precious and did not want to die.
我们不能随便说死这个词。
wǒ men bù néng suí biàn shuō sǐ zhè ge cí。
We cannot casually say the word death.
医生努力救活了病人。
yī shēng nǔ lì jiù huó le bìng rén。
The doctor worked hard to save the patient.
那棵树因为太干而死了。
nà kē shù yīn wèi tài gān ér sǐ le。
That tree died because it was too dry.