窀 (zhūn) - A tomb & burial

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zhūn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

志

窀 · zhūn

A tomb;

burial;

refers to a grave or burial chamber, often used in classical Chinese texts.

A tombburialrefers to a grave or burial chamber, often

Usage highlights

Burial chamberAncient tombTomb inscriptionGrave siteBurial moundTombstone

Synonyms

  • 墓— tomb, grave
  • 坟— grave, tomb
  • 冢— burial mound, tomb

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient tomb was discovered (古窀).
  • They prepared the burial chamber (窀穸).
  • The epitaph was inscribed on the tombstone (墓窀).

Collocations

  • Burial chamber(窀穸)
  • Ancient tomb(古窀)
  • Tomb inscription(窀铭)
  • Grave site(窀穴)
  • Burial mound(窀丘)
  • Tombstone(窀石)

Idioms

  • The long night of burial(窀穸之长夜)
  • Preparing the final resting place(备窀穸)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Used in classical Chinese literature and historical texts to refer to tombs and burial sites.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese funeral customs and ancestral worship practices.
  • Appears in ancient epitaphs and burial-related documentation.

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