默哀

Traditional form:

默哀

Pinyin (reading):

mò'āi

Definitions:

• to observe a moment of silence in tribute

Characters:

• 默 - silent; quiet, still; dark
• 哀 - sad, mournful, pitiful; to pity; to grieve

Traditional characters:

• 默 - silent; quiet, still; dark
• 哀 - sad, mournful, pitiful; to pity; to grieve