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窆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
窆biǎnto lower a coffin into a graveg, 9 strokes, radical 穴
窆biǎnto put a coffin in the graveunknown, 9 strokes, radical 穴
biǎn(bian3) T3
  1. 1to lower a coffin into a grave
  2. 2to put a coffin in the grave
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March 24, 2026

窆biǎn(bian3)

The character 窆 (biǎn) refers specifically to the act of lowering a coffin into a grave. This term is commonly used in the context of funerals and burial practices, reflecting a significant cultural ritual in Chinese society. It conveys respect for the deceased and is often associated with traditional burial customs.

Strokes9Radical穴
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of lowering a coffin (窆) is a deeply respectful and solemn moment during funeral rites, often accompanied by rituals intended to guide the spirit of the deceased. This practice emphasizes the importance of honoring ancestors.

Memory Tip

Imagine a coffin being gently lowered into the ground, represented by the character 窆, where the '窗' (window) radical at the bottom symbolizes the opening of the grave. The sound 'biǎn' can remind you of 'beneath' where something is placed below the surface.

Meanings of 窆

biǎn(bian3)
1to lower a coffin into a grave
2to put a coffin in the grave
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About 窆

窆Simplified
9Strokes
穴Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

This term is generally used in formal contexts related to funerary practices. Learners might confuse it with similar terms related to burial; however, 窆 specifically refers to the action of lowering the coffin. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as the third tone can be easily mispronounced.

HSK Study Tips

Though 窆 is not included in any HSK level, it connects with words related to funerals and respect for the deceased. Students should focus on understanding the cultural significance of burial practices in Chinese society when learning this term.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 窆 with similar characters like 埋 (má) which means to bury in a more general sense. Remember that 窆 specifically emphasizes the act of positioning the coffin into the grave.

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Etymology of 窆

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

hole

Semantic (meaning)穴
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Case file: 窆

  1. 1The meaning half穴 carries the sense.
  2. 2The giveawayhole
  3. 3On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

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Decomposition of 窆

IDS Structure⿱穴乏
窆Full Character
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穴xue2
top
乏fa2
bottom
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How to say to lower a coffin into a grave in Chinese

“to lower a coffin into a grave” in Chinese is窆biǎn

The character 窆 (biǎn) refers specifically to the act of lowering a coffin into a grave. This term is commonly used in the context of funerals and burial practices, reflecting a significant cultural ritual in Chinese society. It conveys respect for the deceased and is often associated with traditional burial customs.

When to use 窆

This term is generally used in formal contexts related to funerary practices. Learners might confuse it with similar terms related to burial; however, 窆 specifically refers to the action of lowering the coffin. Be mindful of using the correct tone, as the third tone can be easily mispronounced.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 窆 with similar characters like 埋 (má) which means to bury in a more general sense. Remember that 窆 specifically emphasizes the act of positioning the coffin into the grave.

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窆

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Word Family of 窆

Words Containing This Character1
窆biǎnto put a coffin in the grave
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Compound Meaning

What does 窆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 窆

No, 窆 is a specialized term primarily used in formal contexts related to funerals.

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