殯 (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 body to rest.

Funeral — refers to funeral rites, burial ceremonies,

Usage highlights

Funeral parlorFuneral processionFuneral ritesWakeFuneral preparationFuneral 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 (守殡 vigil).
  • The funeral procession moved slowly (出殡 procession).
  • The body was placed in the funeral parlor (殡殓 preparation).

Collocations

  • Funeral parlor(殡仪馆)
  • Funeral procession(出殡)
  • Funeral rites(殡葬)
  • Wake(守殡)
  • Funeral preparation(殡殓)
  • Funeral carriage(殡车)

Idioms

  • To hold funeral rites and bury the dead(殡殓埋葬)
  • The funeral carriage sets off(殡车启程)
  • To attend a funeral(送殡)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, funeral rites are highly ritualized and considered essential for showing respect to the deceased.
  • The character 殯 is associated with formal funeral procedures and mourning customs.
  • Modern usage typically appears in formal contexts related to funeral services and burial arrangements.

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