ceot1 ban3出殯出殡
Jyutpingceot1 ban3
Yalechēut ban
Definition
To accompany a deceased person to his last resting place; to hold a funeral
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the act of moving the coffin from the funeral home or residence to the burial ground or crematorium. It is a formal and solemn term that is not used lightly in casual conversation. When discussing the entire multi day event, people usually use the term 辦喪事 instead.
Examples
keoi5 maa4 maa4 gam1 jat6 ceot1 ban3 so2 ji5 keoi5 ceng2 zo2 gaa3
佢嫲嫲今日出殯，所以佢請咗假。
His grandmother's funeral is today, so he took the day off.
ting1 jat6 gei2 dim2 ceot1 ban3 aa4
聽日幾點出殯呀？
What time is the funeral procession tomorrow?
Related words
Common phrases
ceot1 ban3 ji4 sik1
出殯儀式
funeral procession ceremony
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 喪禮, which refers to the funeral ceremony itself rather than the act of transporting the coffin. Using it to describe the wake or the memorial service is technically incorrect.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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