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Definition
A coroner, post-mortem examiner, or funeral parlor worker.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to someone who handles corpses or works in a morgue, often carrying a slightly superstitious or taboo connotation in traditional society. While the term is descriptive, it is not considered a professional title and can sound disrespectful or blunt if used directly to someone in that line of work. It is more commonly used in casual gossip or when discussing horror stories and local folklore.
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I heard he used to work as a mortuary assistant.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this term in a professional setting or when speaking to someone in the funeral industry, as it can be perceived as derogatory or insensitive. Use the more formal term 殮房職員 if you need to be polite or neutral.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
