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Definition
Tombstone; a stone marker on a grave recording the deceased's information.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the physical stone marker placed at a grave site. It is a formal term used in contexts related to funeral rites or visiting ancestral graves, known as 拜山. While it is a standard noun, it is rarely used in casual conversation unless discussing family history or cemetery visits.
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He went to pay respects at the graves, and even wiped the tombstone clean for his family.
What words are carved on this tombstone?
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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.
