ji6 zong1義莊义庄
Jyutpingji6 zong1
Yaleyih jōng
Definition
Coffin home; a place for temporary storage of coffins before burial.
- coffin home; a place for temporary storage of coffins before burial
- datedcharity organisation run by clans or civic groups in old days
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How it's used
Historically, these sites served as vital transit points for the remains of Chinese migrants waiting to be repatriated to their ancestral villages. While the term is specific to this cultural practice, it carries a strong connotation of being a place for the deceased to rest temporarily before their final journey. It is rarely used in modern daily life except when discussing history or local heritage sites.
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I heard there is a coffin home over there, it feels very eerie walking past at night.
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Common phrases
Tung Wah Coffin Home
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