公墓

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"公墓" refers to a public cemetery, a burial ground managed by government or public authorities where anyone can be buried. It contrasts with private or family cemeteries.

Common Contexts

People often visit 公墓 during traditional festivals like Qingming Festival to honor ancestors. It is a formal, respectful place, usually quiet and well-maintained.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 公墓扫墓 (gōngmù sǎomù): to visit the public cemetery to pay respects
  • 公墓管理 (gōngmù guǎnlǐ): cemetery management
  • 公墓环境 (gōngmù huánjìng): cemetery environment

Usage Notes

When using 公墓, the tone is formal and respectful. It is not used casually to refer to any grave but specifically to public cemeteries. Avoid confusing 公墓 with (private grave) or 家族 (family grave).

Example Sentences

We go to the public cemetery to pay respects to our ancestors.

Public cemeteries are usually managed by the government and used for public

This public cemetery has a peaceful environment, suitable for worship and