听说你爷爷过世了
“I heard your grandfather passed away.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
阿辉
“Hui,”
听说 你爷爷 过世 了
“I heard your grandfather passed away.”
“I know you are hurting, and I am here to support you.”
Using polite euphemisms such as '过世' instead of direct words like '死' reflects traditional filial respect and emotional sensitivity.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
heard that; understand that
Used as a soft opening when introducing secondhand news or sensitive topics.
to pass away
A polite and respectful euphemism for death, suitable for speaking of someone's relatives.
Marks the occurrence of an event and a completed change of state.