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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The character (zàng) primarily means "to bury" or "to inter" someone who has died. It is used in contexts related to funerals, burial customs, and rituals.

Common Collocations

  • 葬礼 (zànglǐ): funeral ceremony
  • (tǔzàng): earth burial
  • (huǒzàng): cremation

Usage Notes

is a formal word often used in written language or formal speech about death and burial. It is not used for casual or metaphorical meanings. When talking about funerals or burial, is the standard verb.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse with , which means "to bury properly" or "to inter respectfully." alone focuses on the act of burial itself.

Summary

Use when discussing the act of burying a deceased person, especially in formal or respectful contexts. It appears frequently in phrases related to funerals and burial methods.

Example Sentences

They decided to bury their father in the countryside.

The funeral will be held tomorrow morning.

Ancient people often buried the dead by earth burial.