sung3 ban3送殯送殡
Jyutpingsung3 ban3
Yalesung ban
Definition
To attend a funeral, participate in a funeral procession, or pay one's last respects to the deceased.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on the act of accompanying the deceased to their final resting place or participating in the funeral procession. It carries a formal and somber tone, often implying a sense of duty or close personal connection to the departed. Unlike general terms for attending a funeral, this emphasizes the physical act of seeing the person off.
Examples
He went to the funeral yesterday, is he feeling okay?
I have to attend a funeral tomorrow, so I cannot meet you.
Related words
Common phrases
funeral procession
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simply visiting a funeral home or paying respects, as it specifically implies the act of following the hearse or participating in the burial procession. For general attendance, use 去喪禮 instead.
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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.
