Riding a crane and returning to the west: a euphemism for death. The crane is an auspicious thing. Going west means entering heaven. It means flying to heaven on a crane. Extended meaning: a taboo term for death. It means respect and blessing for the deceased.
From
Deng Youmei's "The Five": "The old lady kept her word, and soon after finishing this matter, she traveled westward, and Ziyun officially took charge of the family. ”
Usage
As a predicate or object; a euphemism for death.
Extended information
Synonyms
Riding a crane to become an immortal: a euphemism for death.
Chapter 54 of "Legend of Guandong" by Yang Daqun: "Dad, you have become an immortal by riding a crane, hehe."?
Antonyms
Longevity without borders: refers to Ten thousand years of longevity, no end.
Ba Jin's "Random Thoughts·Chinese": "I wish our dear mother, our great socialist motherland, a long life!"