biǎn
窆
to bury; inter
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Meanings
1 sense · 2 examplesverb
to bury; to inter
literaryA formal, literary term used specifically for burial rituals, often seen in classical texts or formal eulogies. Its modern use is very limited.
《
Zhōu周
lǐ礼
》
jì记
zǎi载
：
“
yǐ以
jué爵
biàn弁
fú服
，
chéng乘
sù素
chē车
，
biǎn窆
zhī之
。
”
The 'Rites of Zhou' records: 'Dress in the juebian ceremonial attire, ride a plain carriage, and bury them.'
Bǔ卜
qí其
zhái宅
zhào兆
，
ér而
ān安
cuò措
biǎn窆
zhī之
。
Choose the burial site and inter them there for peaceful rest.