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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
墓地mùdìcemeteryHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #5409, Very Hard
墓地mùdìgraveyardHSK 7, unknown, 19 strokes, rank #5409, Very Hard
mùdì(mu4di4)mu di T4
  1. 1cemetery
  2. 2graveyard
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March 24, 2026

墓地mùdì(mu4di4)

The term 墓地 (mùdì) refers to a cemetery or graveyard, a place where the deceased are buried. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing burial sites, memorial services, or visiting graves to pay respects.

Strokes19Frequency#5409DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, visiting the 墓地 during festivals like Qingming Jie (Tomb-Sweeping Day) is significant for honoring ancestors and maintaining familial bonds, reflecting the deep respect for lineage.

Memory Tip

Think of 墓 (mù) as a 'grave' with the radical 土 (tǔ) meaning 'earth' below it, representing where a body is laid to rest. The second character 地 (dì) means 'ground' or 'place,' helping you visualize the grave as part of the earth.

Meanings of 墓地

mùdì(mu4di4)
1cemetery
2graveyard
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墓地Simplified
19Strokes
—Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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Quick Contrast

墓穴 (mùxué) - refers specifically to a grave or burial hole, while 墓地 (mùdì) denotes the broader area of a cemetery.

Usage Notes

When using 墓地, be mindful that it is generally used in a solemn context, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '墓地祭奠' (mùdì jìdiàn - memorial service at a cemetery). Avoid using it in overly casual settings to maintain respect.

HSK Study Tips

Although 墓地 is not listed in the HSK vocabulary, it connects with other terms related to death and mourning, such as 死亡 (sǐwáng - death) and 葬礼 (zànglǐ - funeral). Focus on understanding the cultural implications of discussing death.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 墓地 with 公园 (gōngyuán - park), assuming they are interchangeable. Remember that 墓地 specifically relates to burial places, not recreational areas.

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Component Characters

墓mùgrave
HSK 713 strokes土
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地dìearth
HSK 26 strokes土
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How to say cemetery in Chinese

“cemetery” in Chinese is墓地mùdì

The term 墓地 (mùdì) refers to a cemetery or graveyard, a place where the deceased are buried. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts when discussing burial sites, memorial services, or visiting graves to pay respects.

When to use 墓地

When using 墓地, be mindful that it is generally used in a solemn context, so it may not be suitable for casual conversation. Common collocations include '墓地祭奠' (mùdì jìdiàn - memorial service at a cemetery). Avoid using it in overly casual settings to maintain respect.

墓地 or something close to it

墓穴 (mùxué) - refers specifically to a grave or burial hole, while 墓地 (mùdì) denotes the broader area of a cemetery.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 墓地 with 公园 (gōngyuán - park), assuming they are interchangeable. Remember that 墓地 specifically relates to burial places, not recreational areas.

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Yes, 墓地 can refer to any burial site, including cemeteries and graveyards.

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