cung2冢
Jyutpingcung2
Yalechúng
Definition
A tomb, grave, or burial mound; can also mean senior or eldest.
- tomb; grave; burial mound; mausoleum
- literarysenior; eldest
writtenplacesfamily
How it's used
The character is primarily encountered in formal, historical, or literary contexts rather than daily speech. While it can refer to an eldest son, using 嫡長子 or 大仔 is significantly more common in modern life. It is most frequently seen in place names or historical descriptions of burial sites.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
He is the eldest son in the family.
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 隊 due to the visual similarity of the components. Ensure you distinguish the top stroke structure to avoid writing the wrong character.
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Grammar guides
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