陪葬 (péi zàng) — to be buried with the dead (as a sacrificial offering or person)
Definition
A historical/archaeological term for objects or people buried with the deceased as funerary offerings, especially with rulers. As a verb it is typically used passively (被迫陪葬, 用珠宝陪葬).
verb
to be buried with the dead (as a sacrificial offering or person)
Examples
- 陪葬。Gǔ dài huáng dì cháng yòng jīn yín zhū bǎo péi zàng.Ancient emperors often had gold, silver, and jewels buried with them.
- 陪葬。Zhè ge mù lǐ fā xiàn le dà liàng péi zàng de táo yǒng.A large number of buried pottery figurines were found in this tomb.
- ，陪葬。Zài gǔ dài, nú lì cháng cháng bèi pò wéi zhǔ rén péi zàng.In ancient times, slaves were often forced to be buried with their masters.
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