gwat1 fui1骨灰
Jyutpinggwat1 fui1
Yalegwāt fūi
Definition
Cremated remains; ashes of a human or animal body after cremation.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical remains after cremation, carrying a solemn and respectful tone. It is almost exclusively used in the context of funeral arrangements or columbarium management. When discussing the act of scattering remains, the verb 撒 is typically used.
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aang1甖āngExamples
He placed his family member's ashes in the columbarium.
Do you know where one can scatter ashes?
Related words
Common mistake
Avoid using this term in casual conversation or as a metaphor, as it is strictly reserved for funerary contexts and can be perceived as highly insensitive or morbid if used lightly.
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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.
