bang1 / baang6 / bing3塴
Jyutpingbang1 / baang6 / bing3
Yalebāng / baahng / bing
Definition
To lower a coffin into a grave.
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How it's used
This term is strictly reserved for the specific funeral ritual of lowering a coffin into the ground. It carries a heavy, solemn tone and is rarely used outside of formal funeral arrangements or discussions about burial logistics. Because cremation is the standard practice in Hong Kong, the word is becoming increasingly uncommon in daily life.
Examples
We need to lower grandfather's coffin into the grave tomorrow.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with general verbs for putting things down or burying, as it is exclusively tied to the burial of a coffin. Using it in a casual context would be highly inappropriate and disrespectful.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
