haau3 tong4孝堂
Jyutpinghaau3 tong4
Yalehaau tòhng
Definition
A funeral parlour or a hall set up for a funeral wake.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the building or facility where funeral services and wakes are held. While it is the standard term for a funeral parlour, people often use the more colloquial term 殯儀館 when referring to the large, well-known commercial establishments in Hong Kong.
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gaan1間gānExamples
They went to the funeral parlour today to pay respects to their ancestor.
Do you know which funeral parlour is closer to here?
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