HSK 7, vg, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Hard
葬
zàng
to bury, to inter
HSK 7, vg, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Hard
葬
zàng
old variant of 葬[zang4]
HSK 7, unknown, 12 strokes, radical 艹, rank #9532, Hard
zàng(zang4) T4
1old variant of 葬[zàng]
2to bury, to inter
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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#9532DifficultyHard
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.
Memory Mnemonic
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.
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.
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.
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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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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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.
Of course it was only'ired for the occasion, you understand.'
8
数百人参加了葬礼。
shù bǎi rén cān jiā le zàng lǐ。
Hundreds of people attended the funeral.
9
数千人参加了葬礼。
shù qiān rén cān jiā le zàng lǐ。
Thousands of people attended the funeral.
10
船已葬身海底，无法打捞。
chuán yǐ zàng shēn hǎi dǐ， ， wú fǎ dǎ。
The ship was buried, beyond retrieval, at the bottom of the sea.
Cultural Notes for 葬
🏮Cultural insight
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.
Word Family of 葬
Compounds1
髒zang4organs, viscera; dirty, filthy
Words Containing This Character20
葬礼zànglǐburial葬禮
埋葬máizàngto bury
葬zàngto inter
安葬to bury (the dead)
墓葬tomb
殡葬funeral and interment殯葬
下葬to bury
葬送to give sb a final send-off
葬身to bury a corpse
陪葬péizàngto be buried with or next to dead person (of deceased's partner, or of funerary objects)
火葬to cremate
丧葬funeral喪葬
送葬to attend a burial
丧葬费funeral expenses喪葬費
火葬场crematorium火葬場
合葬joint interment
土葬burial (in earth)
死无葬身之地to die a pauper死無葬身之地
殉葬sacrificial grave goods
国葬state funeral國葬
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Compound Meaning
What does 髒 mean?
Frequently Asked Questions about 葬
No, it is primarily used in formal contexts related to funerals.
Common phrases include 葬礼 (funeral) and 葬送 (to inter).
