ceot1 song1出喪出丧
Jyutpingceot1 song1
Yalechēut sōng
Definition
To hold a funeral procession; to carry a coffin out for burial.
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How it's used
This term specifically refers to the act of carrying the coffin to the burial site or crematorium. It carries a formal and somber tone, often used when discussing the logistics of funeral arrangements. While it is synonymous with 出殯, it emphasizes the movement of the procession rather than the ceremony as a whole.
Examples
His family has to hold a funeral procession tomorrow.
Do you know who is in charge of the funeral procession?
Related words
Common phrases
in charge of the funeral procession
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general funeral rites, but it specifically describes the procession phase. Avoid using it to refer to the wake or the memorial service itself.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
