líng
qǐn

formal
technical

Meaning of 灵寝

灵寝 means place where a coffin lies in state; funeral parlor. Pronounced líng qǐn.

  • place where a coffin lies in state; funeral parlor

Definitions & Examples

Qīn
yǒu
men
zài
líng
qǐn
 
xiàng
shì
zhě
zuò
zuì
hòu
de
gào
bié
 

Relatives and friends gathered at the place where the coffin lay to bid their final farewell to the deceased.

Àn
zhào
 
líng
qǐn
nèi
yào
bǎi
fàng
xiān
huā
gòng
pǐn
 

According to custom, flowers and offerings need to be placed in the funeral parlor.

Líng
qǐn
zhì
de
zhuāng
yán
 

The funeral hall was arranged in a solemn and respectful manner.

Shǒu
de
rén
huì
zhěng
wǎn
dāi
zài
líng
qǐn
 

Those keeping vigil would stay in the funeral room all night.

Jiā
de
líng
qǐn
shì
shàng
chuán
xià
lái
de
lǎo
zhái
de
fèn
 

The family's funeral chamber was part of the old ancestral house.

Measure Words

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