song1 si6喪事丧事

Jyutpingsong1 si6

Yalesōng sih

名詞Uncommon

Definition

Funeral; the arrangements made for burial and mourning after someone dies.

neutralfamilypeople

How it's used

Refers specifically to the series of rituals and logistical tasks following a death, rather than just the funeral ceremony itself. It carries a somber tone and is typically used in serious, respectful contexts when discussing family obligations. While it can be used broadly, it often implies the heavy burden of planning and coordination that falls upon the surviving family members.

Measure word

coeng4場chèungh

Examples

uk1屋kei2企jan4人gwo3過zo2咗san1身，jiu3要mong4忙zyu6住gaau2搞song1喪si6事。

A family member passed away, so I have to be busy arranging the funeral.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知keoi5佢uk1屋kei2企gaau2搞gan2緊song1喪si6事aa4呀？

Do you know that his family is currently holding a funeral?

Common phrases

baan2辦song1喪si6事

to arrange a funeral

cyu5處lei5理song1喪si6事

to handle funeral arrangements

Common mistake

Avoid using this term to refer to the deceased person or the body itself, as it strictly denotes the event and the associated arrangements. It is also considered insensitive to use this word in casual or lighthearted conversation.