"pyre" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 柴堆（用于火葬）

Definition

柴堆是指为火葬而搭建的木材或其他材料的堆，特别是在某些文化和宗教的葬礼仪式中使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“Pyre”为正式或文学用词，多用在传统、历史或宗教火葬的情境中。日常对话很少用，多见于新闻、文学或有关古代、印度教丧葬习俗的纪录片中。

Examples

They built a pyre for the ceremony.

他们为仪式搭建了一座**柴堆**。

The body was placed on the pyre.

尸体被放在**柴堆**上。

Flames rose high from the pyre.

**柴堆**上的火焰升得很高。

During the festival, people gather around the pyre to pay their respects.

节日期间，人们围绕着**柴堆**表达敬意。

The villagers watched in silence as the old king’s pyre burned.

村民们默默看着老国王的**柴堆**燃烧。

"The pyre will be lit at sunrise," the priest announced.

“**柴堆**将在日出时点燃，”牧师宣布道。