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Jyutpingwai4 ziu3
Yalewàih jiu
Definition
A photograph of the deceased, typically used at a funeral or memorial.
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How it's used
This term is used exclusively for photographs displayed during funeral services or memorial ceremonies. It carries a somber and formal tone, as it is specifically associated with the deceased. It is considered highly inappropriate or even taboo to use this word to describe a regular portrait of a living person.
Measure word
fuk1幅fūkExamples
His family chose a photo to be his funeral portrait.
Related words
Common phrases
to choose a funeral portrait
to display a funeral portrait
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this word to refer to any old or historical photo, but it strictly refers to the portrait of someone who has passed away.
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Grammar guides
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