HSK 7, vg, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Very Hard
葬
zàng
old variant of 葬[zàng]
HSK 7, vg, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Very Hard
葬
zàng
old variant of 葬[zang4]
HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Very Hard
zàng(zang4) T4
1to bury, to inter
2old variant of 葬[zàng]
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March 24, 2026
葬(塟)zàng(zang4)
The character 葬 (zàng) refers to the act of burying or interring a deceased person. It is commonly used in formal contexts related to funerals and burial rites, reflecting the cultural significance of honoring the dead in Chinese society.
Strokes12Radical艹Frequency#9532DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, burial practices are deeply rooted in filial piety and respect for ancestors, making the word 葬 significant in rituals and family traditions surrounding death.
Memory Tip
Think of 葬 (zàng) as a 'zang' (sound like 'zing') that echoes in the ground where the deceased is laid to rest. The radical 艹 (grass) at the top suggests something growing over the grave, symbolizing life continuing after death.
Meanings of 葬
zàng(zang4)
1to bury, to inter
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About 葬
葬Simplified
塟Traditional
12Strokes
艹Radical
动语素dòngcíverb root (v.root)Part of Speech
#9532Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 葬
Quick Contrast
葬 (zàng) vs 埋 (mái) — choose 葬 for formal contexts related to burial rites, while 埋 is more general and can refer to burying objects.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal expressions, such as 葬礼 (funeral) and 葬送 (to inter). Avoid using it in casual conversation about death.
HSK Study Tips
Although 葬 is not in the HSK vocabulary list, it connects with words related to death and funerals, such as 死 (sǐ, to die) and 墓 (mù, tomb). Focus on the context of use and its formal register.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 葬 (zàng) with similar-sounding words like 赞 (zàn, to praise). For instance, saying '我想葬他' (wǒ xiǎng zàng tā) instead of '我想赞他' (wǒ xiǎng zàn tā) can change the meaning entirely.
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Depicts a dead body being buried beneath the grass.
1The giveawayA corpse 死 laid 廾 to rest under the grass 艹
2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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Exercise 1 of 1
Character Formation Type
What type of character formation is 葬?
Decomposition of 葬
IDS Structure⿱艹⿱死廾
葬Full Character
=
艹cao3
top
死si3
top
廾gong3
bottom
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Identify the Components
Which of these is a component of 葬?
How to say to bury, to inter in Chinese
“to bury, to inter” in Chinese is葬zàng
The character 葬 (zàng) refers to the act of burying or interring a deceased person. It is commonly used in formal contexts related to funerals and burial rites, reflecting the cultural significance of honoring the dead in Chinese society.
When to use 葬
Be cautious with the tone, as mispronouncing it could lead to confusion with similar-sounding words. It is often used in formal expressions, such as 葬礼 (funeral) and 葬送 (to inter). Avoid using it in casual conversation about death.
葬 or something close to it
葬 (zàng) vs 埋 (mái) — choose 葬 for formal contexts related to burial rites, while 埋 is more general and can refer to burying objects.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 葬 (zàng) with similar-sounding words like 赞 (zàn, to praise). For instance, saying '我想葬他' (wǒ xiǎng zàng tā) instead of '我想赞他' (wǒ xiǎng zàn tā) can change the meaning entirely.
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葬
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Grammar Patterns of 葬
葬 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 5
Complete the Sentence
他死的时候一文不名，____在一处无名墓穴中。
He did die a pauper and is buried in an unmarked grave.
Example Sentences for 葬 (10)
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1
他死的时候一文不名，葬在一处无名墓穴中。
tā sǐ de shí hòu yī wén bù míng， ， zàng zài yī chǔ wú míng mù xué。
He did die a pauper and is buried in an unmarked grave.
2
他指示马蒂尔达的遗体必须葬在家族墓穴里。
tā zhǐ shì mǎ dì ěr dá de yí tǐ bì xū zàng zài jiā zú mù xué lǐ。
He ordered that Matilda's body should be buried in the family vault.
3
出席葬礼的人大多都面无表情地静静站着。
chū xí zàng lǐ de rén dà duō dū miàn wú biǎo qíng dì jìng jìng zhàn zháo。
Most of those attending the funeral stood silently showing little emotion.
