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Definition
A large, golden-colored ceramic urn used for storing the exhumed bones of a deceased person.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the large ceramic or stone vessels used for storing cleaned, skeletal remains after exhumation, distinguishing it from the smaller vessels used for cremated ashes. The term carries a formal and respectful tone, often associated with traditional burial customs and the practice of secondary burial. It is not used for any other type of container, as the cultural significance is tied strictly to ancestral remains.
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After the remains are collected, you need to find a gold tower urn to place them properly.
Do you know where one can buy this type of gold tower urn?
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Common phrases
collecting remains into a gold tower urn
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a 骨灰罌, which is for cremated ashes. Using the wrong term can be seen as highly disrespectful to the deceased and their family.
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