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Yalegwāt fūi ung
Definition
A cinerary urn for holding the ashes of a cremated body.
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How it's used
This term is used specifically for the vessel holding cremated remains. While it is a formal and respectful term, it is often avoided in casual conversation due to the sensitive nature of the subject matter. When discussing the storage of remains, people frequently use euphemisms or refer to the location of the urn instead.
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Where is this cinerary urn placed?
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Common phrases
to place a cinerary urn
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a regular vase or container, as using the wrong terminology can be seen as disrespectful in a funeral context.
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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.
