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Definition
Mortuary or morgue; a building where dead bodies are kept temporarily before burial.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the facility where deceased individuals are held before funeral arrangements or post-mortem examinations. It is a formal and clinical term, so it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing specific logistical or legal procedures.
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His family members have to go to the mortuary to identify the body.
Is this mortuary inside the hospital?
Related words
Common phrases
go to the mortuary
identify a body at the mortuary
Common mistake
Avoid using this word in lighthearted or casual contexts, as it carries a heavy and somber tone. Learners sometimes confuse it with 殯儀館, which is a funeral home where services and ceremonies are held, rather than just a storage facility for bodies.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
