Chinese phrase
节哀顺变 jié āi shùn biàn
Meaning
my condolences
When to use it
Expresses sympathy and condolences after someone dies. It is a respectful, formal phrase used when speaking to someone who has lost a loved one.
Example dialogue
我昨天听到你父亲去世的消息，真为你难过。 wǒ zuó tiān tīng dào nǐ fù qīn qù shì de xiāo xī zhēn wèi nǐ nán guò
I heard yesterday that your father passed away, and I am so sorry.
节哀顺变，请多保重。 jié āi shùn biàn qǐng duō bǎo zhòng
My condolences. Please take care of yourself.