披麻带孝 pī má dài xiào

to be in mourning; to wear mourning clothes

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to be in mourning
  2. 2. to wear mourning clothes
  3. 3. also written 披麻戴孝pī má dài xiào

Characters

Character Meaning
披 pī HSK 5
to drape over one's shoulders; to open; to split open
麻 má HSK 4
to feel numb; hemp; sesame
带 dài HSK 3
to carry; to take along; to bring
孝 xiào HSK 5
filial piety or obedience; mourning apparel