noun HSK 5
Traditional 葬禮
funeral · funeral ceremony · burial ceremony
Meaning
葬礼 refers to the formal ceremony and rituals held to honor and bury a deceased person. It encompasses all the traditional practices, religious rites, and social gatherings that take place when someone dies, from the viewing to the burial or cremation.
Usage
This is a formal, respectful term used in serious contexts. Native speakers use it when discussing funeral arrangements, attending memorial services, or talking about death in a dignified way. It appears in written announcements, obituaries, and formal conversations about end-of-life matters.
Examples
- 01他祖父的葬礼将在下周三举行。.His grandfather's funeral will be held next Wednesday.
- 02很多人参加了这位著名作家的葬礼。.Many people attended the funeral of this famous writer.
Characters
Measure words
- 场一场葬礼
- 次参加过几次葬礼
Common collocations
- 举行葬礼to hold a funeral
- 参加葬礼to attend a funeral
- 葬礼仪式funeral ceremony
- 国葬state funeral
Antonyms
Origin
The word combines 葬 (burial) with 礼 (ceremony/ritual), literally meaning 'burial ceremony.' The character 葬 itself contains the grass radical 艹 on top, suggesting covering with earth or vegetation.