诔 (lěi) - A eulogy & a funeral oration
诔 · lěi
A eulogy;
a funeral oration;
to praise the deeds of the deceased in writing.
A eulogya funeral orationto praise the deeds of the deceased in
Usage highlights
Eulogy textTo compose a eulogyFuneral eulogyEulogy and epitaphTo chant a eulogyEulogy style
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He composed a eulogy (诔文) for his late teacher.
- Ancient funerals often included reading a eulogy (读诔).
- This is a eulogy written in the classical style (古体诔).
Collocations
- Eulogy text(诔文)
- To compose a eulogy(作诔)
- Funeral eulogy(祭诔)
- Eulogy and epitaph(诔碑)
- To chant a eulogy(诵诔)
- Eulogy style(诔体)
Idioms
- To praise virtue and record achievements(诔德叙功)
- The lament of the sacrificial address(祭诔之哀)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originated as a specific literary genre in ancient China, used to commemorate and praise the deceased, detailing their life and virtues.
- Traditionally part of formal funeral rites, often composed by scholars or officials for prominent figures.
- Reflects the Confucian value of showing respect to ancestors and the deceased through written tribute.