殡 (bìn) - Funeral — refers to funeral rites, burial ceremonies,

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Funeral — refers to funeral rites, burial ceremonies, or the process of laying a deceased person to rest.

Funeral — refers to funeral rites, burial ceremonies,

Usage highlights

Funeral ceremonyFuneral parlorFuneral and burialFuneral processionFuneral ritesFuneral carriage

Synonyms

  • 葬— to bury, interment
  • 丧— mourning, funeral

Antonyms

  • 生— life, birth
  • 诞— birth

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The funeral ceremony was solemn (殡仪馆 ceremony).
  • They held a wake for the deceased (殡殓 wake).
  • The funeral procession moved slowly (出殡 procession).
  • The body was placed in the funeral parlor (殡葬 parlor).

Collocations

  • Funeral ceremony(殡仪)
  • Funeral parlor(殡仪馆)
  • Funeral and burial(殡葬)
  • Funeral procession(出殡)
  • Funeral rites(殡礼)
  • Funeral carriage(殡车)

Idioms

  • To hold a funeral(殡殓之礼)
  • Funeral procession(出殡行列)
  • Funeral rites and burial(殡葬仪式)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, funeral rites are considered extremely important as a way to show respect for the deceased.
  • The character contains the 'death' radical (歹), clearly indicating its association with death and funeral matters.
  • Modern funeral practices in China often combine traditional rituals with contemporary arrangements.

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