ling4 gau6靈柩灵柩
Jyutpingling4 gau6
Yalelìhng gauh
Definition
Coffin containing a corpse; casket.
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How it's used
This term is a formal and respectful way to refer to a coffin containing a body, often used in funeral contexts or news reports. It carries a sense of solemnity that the common word 棺材 lacks, which is more blunt and direct. You will rarely hear it in casual conversation unless discussing funeral arrangements or historical events.
Measure word
geoi6具geuihExamples
The coffin has already been transported to the crematorium.
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Common mistake
Do not use this word to refer to an empty coffin or a wooden box in general. It specifically implies the presence of the deceased, so using it for an empty object sounds unnatural or confusing.
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