塋 (yíng) - Grave, tomb, burial ground — refers to a

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塋 · yíng

Grave, tomb, burial ground — refers to a burial site or cemetery, often used in formal contexts related to burial and mourning.

Grave, tomb, burial ground — refers to a

Usage highlights

Grave siteBurial groundAncestral graveTomb and graveGrave moundGrave sweeping

Synonyms

  • 墓— tomb, grave
  • 坟— grave, tomb
  • 陵— mausoleum, imperial tomb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The family visited the ancestral grave (祖塋).
  • They purchased a burial plot (坟塋地).
  • The tomb was carefully maintained (塋墓维护).
  • Ancient burial grounds (古塋) are protected cultural sites.

Collocations

  • Grave site(坟塋)
  • Burial ground(塋地)
  • Ancestral grave(祖塋)
  • Tomb and grave(塋墓)
  • Grave mound(塋冢)
  • Grave sweeping(扫塋)

Idioms

  • To visit and maintain ancestral graves(祭扫坟塋)
  • Ancient tombs and old graves(古塋旧墓)
  • Family burial grounds(家塋祖坟)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, maintaining family graves is an important filial duty.
  • Ancestral burial sites (祖塋) are considered sacred family property that must be protected.
  • The character reflects the importance of ancestor worship and proper burial practices in Chinese tradition.

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