"pyre" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 柴堆（用於火葬）

Definition

柴堆是指為火葬而搭建的木柴或其他材料堆，尤其在某些文化和宗教的葬禮儀式中使用。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“Pyre”屬於正式或文學用詞，多用於傳統、歷史或宗教火葬的情境。日常對話不常用，常見於新聞、文學或描述古代、印度教喪葬習俗的紀錄片。

Examples

They built a pyre for the ceremony.

他們為儀式搭建了一座**柴堆**。

The body was placed on the pyre.

屍體被放在**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.

節日期間，人們圍繞著**柴堆**表達敬意。

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

村民們默默看著老國王的**柴堆**燃燒。

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

「**柴堆**將在日出時點燃，」牧師宣佈。