jyun4 bou2 laap6 zuk1元寶蠟燭元宝蜡烛
Jyutpingjyun4 bou2 laap6 zuk1
Yaleyùhn bóu laahp jūk
Definition
Ceremonial paper money and candles; burnt offerings for ancestors.
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How it's used
Refers collectively to the various paper items burnt for the deceased, not just the specific gold-foil ingots and candles. It is a standard term used during festivals like Ching Ming or Chung Yeung when preparing for grave sweeping. The term functions as a shorthand for all ritual offerings, including paper clothes, houses, or cars, rather than strictly limiting the scope to the two items mentioned.
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Remember to buy the paper offerings in advance for the Ching Ming Festival.
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Common phrases
to buy ceremonial paper offerings
to burn ceremonial paper offerings
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