殁
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Meaning: to end
💡 Think of 'mo' as 'mortal'—life ends with death.
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Character Story & Explanation
殁 (mò) means 'to die' or 'to end,' often referring to a peaceful death or the end of life without violence. It is a formal, literary character found in classical texts and elegies. Its radical 歹 (è) relates to death or decay, similar to English 'perish' but with a softer connotation.
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