塟 (zàng) - A variant form of 葬 (zàng), meaning to & to end or eliminate something.

塟Tone 4

zàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

塟 · zàng

A variant form of 葬 (zàng), meaning to bury, inter, or dispose of a corpse;

to end or eliminate something.

A variant form of 葬 (zàng), meaning toto end or eliminate something.

Usage highlights

burialto bury the deceasedburial moundto interburial siteto eliminate old grievances

Synonyms

  • 葬— to bury, inter (standard form)
  • 埋— to bury, cover
  • 殡— to lay a coffin in state, funeral

Antonyms

  • 掘— to dig up, excavate
  • 挖— to dig, unearth
  • 生— to be born, life

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient burial ceremony (塟礼) was elaborate.
  • They will bury the deceased (塟死者) tomorrow.
  • This marks the burial of old conflicts (塟旧怨).

Collocations

  • burial(塟礼)
  • to bury the deceased(塟死者)
  • burial mound(塟丘)
  • to inter(塟埋)
  • burial site(塟地)
  • to eliminate old grievances(塟旧怨)

Idioms

  • Bury the hatchet(塟旧怨)
  • A grand funeral and burial(隆丧厚塟)
  • To die without a burial place(死无塟身之地)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 塟 is a historical variant of the standard character 葬, sharing the same meaning related to funeral and burial practices.
  • In traditional Chinese culture, proper burial is considered important for showing respect to the deceased and ensuring their peaceful rest in the afterlife.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese beliefs about the importance of funeral rites and the connection between the living and the dead.

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