guān
guǒ

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Meaning of 棺椁

棺椁 means inner and outer coffins; coffin (general term). Pronounced guān guǒ.

  • inner and outer coffins; coffin (general term)

Definitions & Examples

dài
guì
xià
zàng
shí
 
guān
guǒ
de
guī
yǒu
yán
de
děng
guī
dìng
 

In ancient times, the specifications for coffins were strictly regulated by social rank when nobles were buried.

Zhè
zuò
zhōng
xiàn
le
tào
wán
zhěng
de
guān
guǒ
 

A complete set of inner and outer coffins was discovered in this ancient tomb.

shì
jié
shù
hòu
 
guān
guǒ
bèi
huǎn
huǎn
fàng
xué
 

After the ceremony, the coffin was slowly lowered into the tomb.

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