槨 (guǒ) - Outer coffin — the outer protective case that

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Outer coffin — the outer protective case that encloses an inner coffin in traditional Chinese burial practices.

Outer coffin — the outer protective case that

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Outer coffinStone outer coffinWooden outer coffinInner and outer coffinsOuter coffin chamberOuter coffin cover

Synonyms

  • 椁— alternative form of outer coffin

Antonyms

  • 棺— inner coffin

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The outer coffin (槨) was made of durable wood.
  • Archaeologists found an intact outer coffin (槨) in the tomb.
  • The burial included an inner coffin and an outer coffin (槨).
  • The noble's tomb featured a stone outer coffin (石槨).

Collocations

  • Outer coffin(槨)
  • Stone outer coffin(石槨)
  • Wooden outer coffin(木槨)
  • Inner and outer coffins(棺槨)
  • Outer coffin chamber(槨室)
  • Outer coffin cover(槨盖)

Idioms

  • Inner coffin and outer coffin(棺槨)
  • Burial with inner and outer coffins(棺槨之葬)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese burial customs, the outer coffin (槨) protected the inner coffin (棺) from moisture and soil pressure.
  • The use of outer coffins was typically reserved for nobility and wealthy families as a status symbol.
  • Archaeological finds of intact outer coffins provide valuable insights into ancient Chinese funerary practices and craftsmanship.

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