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v.be in mourning (for the death of a kins-man, etc.); observe mourning
全家人在服丧，拒绝会客。
The family were in mourning and declined visitors.
她仍旧在为丈夫服丧。
She was still in mourning for her husband.
她服丧一个月。
She was in mourning for a month.
她在为她哥哥服丧。
She is mourning for her brother.
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Word usage
- Separable word"服" and "丧" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他什么时候服完丧？
When will he finish his mourning?
他服过三年丧。
He was in mourning for three years.
她正为她丈夫服着丧。
She is in mourning for her husband.