Meaning
A formal gathering held to remember and pay respects to someone who has passed away. This is a solemn ceremonial occasion where family, friends, colleagues, and community members come together to honor the deceased's memory, share condolences, and often hear eulogies about the person's life and contributions.
Usage
追悼会 is more formal than a simple funeral (葬礼) and often held for public figures, respected elders, or colleagues. It typically includes speeches, moments of silence, and formal expressions of grief. Common in workplace, academic, or government settings when someone of significance passes away.
Examples
- 01学校为去世的老教授举行了隆重的追悼会。.The school held a solemn memorial service for the deceased professor.
- 02很多同事和朋友都来参加他的追悼会。.Many colleagues and friends came to attend his memorial service.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场追悼会
- 次一次追悼会
Common collocations
- 举行追悼会to hold a memorial service
- 参加追悼会to attend a memorial service
- 追悼会致辞to give a eulogy at a memorial service
Origin
Combines 追 (to recall/pursue) and 悼 (to mourn) with 会 (meeting), literally meaning 'a meeting to recall and mourn.' The term reflects Chinese cultural practices of formal collective mourning.