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Jyutpingban3
Yaleban
Definition
Funeral or funeral rituals.
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How it's used
This character is almost exclusively used in formal compound words related to death and burial rites. It rarely appears as a standalone verb in modern spoken Cantonese, where people prefer terms like 搞喪禮 or 辦後事. You will see it most frequently on signage for funeral parlours or in professional contexts regarding the funeral industry.
Examples
His family is arranging the funeral rituals for him.
Do you know where there is a funeral home?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this character in casual conversation to refer to a funeral directly, as it sounds overly formal or clinical. Always use 喪禮 when talking about the event itself in a social setting.
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Grammar guides
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