"euthanasia" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 安乐死

Definition

安乐死是指为减轻严重或无法治愈疾病的病痛或痛苦，有意结束一个人的生命的行为。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“安乐死”是正式、医学和法律领域常用词，常出现在道德、法律、医疗等讨论中。有'自愿安乐死'（获得同意）和'非自愿安乐死'（无明确同意）之分，与“协助自杀”不同，后者通常指患者自行实施。

Examples

Many people debate whether euthanasia should be legal.

许多人争论**安乐死**是否应该合法。

The doctor explained the laws about euthanasia to the family.

医生向家属解释了关于**安乐死**的法律。

Some countries allow euthanasia under certain conditions.

有些国家在特定条件下允许**安乐死**。

He was an advocate for euthanasia, believing it gives people dignity in death.

他支持**安乐死**，认为它让人有尊严地离世。

Discussions about euthanasia are often emotional and complex.

关于**安乐死**的讨论通常情感复杂。

After years of suffering, she requested euthanasia with her family's support.

多年痛苦后，她在家人的支持下请求**安乐死**。