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Definition
Grave or tomb; historically a burial mound.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical site of burial, often implying a traditional mound or a marked spot in a cemetery. While it carries a somber tone, it is the standard, neutral term used in everyday speech when discussing ancestral worship or visiting burial grounds.
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Many people go to the cemetery to pay respects during the Ching Ming Festival.
This grave is very old, it seems nobody takes care of it.
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 墓, which is a more formal or literary term for a tomb, often implying a more elaborate or permanent structure. In daily conversation, 墳 is almost always used in the context of 墳場.
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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.
