殡葬 (bìn zàng) — funeral and burial

Definition

A formal noun for 'funeral and burial' as a combined service or industry. Refers to the full set of practices around death — ceremonies, coffin, cremation or burial — rather than a single event.

noun
funeral and burial

Examples

  • 殡葬
    Zhè jiā gōng sī zhuān mén tí gōng bìn zàng fú wù.
    This company specializes in funeral and burial services.
  • 殡葬
    Zhōng guó de bìn zàng xí sú yīn dì qū ér yì.
    Chinese funeral and burial customs vary by region.
  • 殡葬
    Tā men zài tǎo lùn bìn zàng gǎi gé de wèn tí.
    They are discussing issues of funeral and burial reform.

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