"coffins" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 棺材

Definition

棺材是用來裝屍體，進行埋葬或火化的長形箱子。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“棺材”主要用于正式或丧事场合。可用于各种材质，常说“木棺材”。通常指人的棺材，不用于动物。有时在比喻中出现。

Examples

The coffins were made of wood.

这些**棺材**是木头做的。

Six coffins were carried into the cemetery.

六口**棺材**被抬进了墓地。

The soldiers covered the coffins with flags.

士兵们用旗帜覆盖了**棺材**。

They placed flowers on top of the coffins as a sign of respect.

他们在**棺材**上放了鲜花以示敬意。

During the ceremony, the coffins stood side by side.

仪式期间，**棺材**并排摆放。

After the service, the families followed the coffins to the graves.

悼念仪式后，家属跟着**棺材**来到墓地。