gaa1 saan1家山
Jyutpinggaa1 saan1
Yalegā sāan
Definition
An ancestral grave or family tomb.
colloquialfamilyfestival
How it's used
Refers specifically to the ancestral burial site, often located in the countryside or a traditional village area. It carries a sense of ancestral connection and filial duty, frequently appearing in the context of grave sweeping rituals. It is rarely used in isolation and almost always appears in phrases related to visiting or maintaining the site.
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go3個goExamples
Everyone goes back to pay respects at the family grave during the Ching Ming Festival.
Did you go back to pay respects at the family grave this year?
Related words
Common phrases
to pay respects at the family grave
fortune brought by the family grave
Common mistake
Avoid using this term to refer to a modern columbarium or a niche in a city cemetery, as it specifically evokes the traditional image of a grave mound in a rural setting.
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