去世

去世 refers to the act of a person passing away or dying. It is a respectful and formal way to describe someone's death, often used in news reports, obituaries, or in formal conversations about death.

The character 去 (qù) means 'to go' or 'to leave,' while 世 (shì) means 'world' or 'age.' Together, they form a poetic expression for the end of one's life, suggesting a departure from this world.

去世 is commonly used in formal contexts and is considered more polite than other terms like 死 (sǐ), which can be more direct or even harsh. It is often used when referring to the death of someone respected or well-known.