Meanings of 柩
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 柩
Podcast: 柩
Podcast: 柩
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 柩
柩 is a formal term typically used in literature or during solemn occasions. A common mistake is using it casually in everyday conversation, which is inappropriate. Remember that it often appears in phrases related to death and burial.
Although 柩 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it is important for learners interested in cultural or historical texts. Students should focus on understanding its context and associations with death and funerals, as these themes may appear in advanced studies.
Learners often confuse 柩 with less formal terms for coffin, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying 柩 in a casual setting instead of using 盒子 (hézi) for a box is incorrect.
Pronunciation of 柩
Drill the tone of 柩 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Etymology of 柩
A wooden 木 coffin 匛; 匛 also provides the pronunciation
Jason Etymology Detective
Case file: 柩
- 1The giveawayA wooden 木 coffin 匛; 匛 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
Every clue here comes from the character's recorded structure — nothing is guessed.
Want the full history of 柩? Jason searches the paleographic record, weighs the competing accounts and judges the popular story.
Charged once for this character — everyone reads it afterwards.Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 柩?
Decomposition of 柩
Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 柩?
How to say bier, coffin in Chinese
“bier, coffin” in Chinese is柩
The character 柩 (jiù) refers to a bier or coffin, a structure used to hold a deceased person's body. It is commonly used in contexts related to funerals and mourning, indicating the importance of respect for the deceased in Chinese culture.
When to use 柩
柩 is a formal term typically used in literature or during solemn occasions. A common mistake is using it casually in everyday conversation, which is inappropriate. Remember that it often appears in phrases related to death and burial.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 柩 with less formal terms for coffin, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying 柩 in a casual setting instead of using 盒子 (hézi) for a box is incorrect.
Write 柩
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 柩 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Grammar Patterns of 柩
柩 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
灵____上覆盖着英国国旗。
The coffin had been draped in a Union Jack.
Example Sentences for 柩 (4)
Cultural Notes for 柩
In Western cultures, coffins are often personalized and can vary widely in style and presentation, reflecting individual preferences, whereas in Chinese culture, there is a stronger emphasis on traditional forms and rituals related to the deceased.
Word Family of 柩
Compound Meaning
What does 灵柩 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 柩
Yes, but it is mostly found in formal or literary contexts rather than everyday conversation.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 柩?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.