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March 24, 2026
坟墓(墳墓)fénmù(fen2mu4)
The term 坟墓 (fénmù) refers to a grave or tomb where the deceased are buried. It is commonly used in contexts related to funerals, memorials, and discussions about death and burial practices in Chinese culture.
Frequency#4584DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting ancestors' graves during festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a significant tradition, reflecting the importance of honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'fen' (like a fence) surrounding a 'mu' (which sounds like 'moo' like a cow). Visualize a cow grazing peacefully next to a serene graveyard, reminding you that this is a resting place for the departed.
Meanings of 坟墓
fénmù(fen2mu4)
1sepulcher
2tomb
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About 坟墓
坟墓Simplified
墳墓Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4584Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedTOCFLL5CEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 坟墓
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墓地 (mùdì) refers specifically to a burial ground or cemetery, while 坟墓 (fénmù) emphasizes the individual grave or tomb.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'fen' (like a fence) surrounding a 'mu' (which sounds like 'moo' like a cow). Visualize a cow grazing peacefully next to a serene graveyard, reminding you that this is a resting place for the departed.
Usage Notes
Be mindful of the tone when pronouncing 坟墓, as mispronouncing it could change the meaning. It’s often used in formal contexts, such as literature or discussions about cultural practices regarding death. Common collocations include '修缮坟墓' (repair a grave) or '探访坟墓' (visit a grave).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 坟墓 connects to other vocabulary related to death and rituals, such as 死亡 (sǐwáng, death) and 葬礼 (zànglǐ, funeral). Students should focus on understanding the cultural significance of graves in Chinese society.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, visiting ancestors' graves during festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a significant tradition, reflecting the importance of honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 坟墓 with 墓地; while both refer to burial sites, 墓地 emphasizes the area, whereas 坟墓 refers to the individual tomb. Another common mistake is mispronouncing the tones, which can lead to confusion with unrelated terms.
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Grammar Patterns of 坟墓
坟墓 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
Complete the Sentence
两名男子站在新挖的____边。
Two men were standing by the freshly dug grave.
Example Sentences for 坟墓 (7)
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1
两名男子站在新挖的坟墓边。
liǎng míng nán zǐ zhàn zài xīn wā de fén mù biān。
Two men were standing by the freshly dug grave.
2
她掰开玫瑰花，将花瓣撒在坟墓上。
tā bāi kāi méi guī huā， ， jiāng huā bàn sā zài fén mù。
She tore the rose apart and scattered the petals over the grave.
3
那座坟墓上散放着几朵红玫瑰.
nà zuò fén mù shàng sàn fàng zháo jī duǒ hóng méi guī.
A few red roses were scattered on the tomb.
4
坟墓之外也许还有些什么，你知道，并非万事皆空。
fén mù zhī wài yě xǔ huán yǒu xiē shí mó， ， nǐ zhī， dào ， bìng fēi wàn shì。
There might be something beyond the grave, you know, and not nothingness.
5
他们拔除了坟墓上的茂草和荨麻,砍断矮树和根株.
tā mén bá chú le fén mù shàng de mào cǎo hé qián má, , kǎn duàn ǎi shù hé gēn.
They plucked the long grass and nettles from the tombs, thinned the poor shrubs and roots.
6
大人, 这样的坟墓很多, 增加得也很快, 太穷了.
dà rén, , zhè yàng de fén mù hěn, duō , zēng jiā dé yě, hěn kuài ,.
Monseigneur, they are so many, they increase so fast, there is so much want.
7
“ 催他早进坟墓.
“ “ cuī tā zǎo jìn fén.
'Drive him fast to his tomb.
Cultural Notes for 坟墓
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, visiting ancestors' graves during festivals like Qingming (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is a significant tradition, reflecting the importance of honoring and remembering one's ancestors.
Frequently Asked Questions about 坟墓
Both 坟 and 墓 refer to graves, but 坟 usually implies a mound of earth over the grave, while 墓 can refer more generally to any tomb or burial site.
It's more suitable for formal discussions or literature, as it relates to sensitive topics like death.
The term for 'graveyard' is 墓地 (mùdì), which specifically refers to an area where many graves are located.
