This is the 4176th most frequent Chinese word.
喪生
"喪生" means "to lose one's life" or "to die."
The word "喪生" describes losing one's life in the context of a tragic situation such as war.
许多士兵在战争中喪生。
Many soldiers perished in the war.
The word "喪生" refers to the individual's tragic death caused by an unfortunate event.
由于事故，一位著名演员喪生。
Due to an accident, a famous actor lost their life.
The word "喪生" is used to denote lives lost due to an overwhelming natural calamity.