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Definition
Funeral, laying-out, and burial services.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the formal processes of preparing a body and conducting the funeral rites. It is a more formal or professional term compared to everyday expressions like 做白事. You will mostly encounter this in official documentation or when discussing the logistical aspects of a funeral with service providers.
Examples
My family is handling funeral arrangements, so I am busy these few days.
Related words
Common phrases
funeral services
to handle funeral arrangements
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in casual conversation about a death, as it sounds clinical and detached. Use 做白事 or 搞身後事 for general talk about someone passing away.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
