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Chinese dictionary
v.visit a grave to honour the memory of the dead; pay one's respects at a grave
清明节到了,正是给已故的人扫墓上坟的日子。
Tomb-Sweeping Day comes when people go to the tombs of the deceased to pay their respect.
他每次回家都给母亲上坟。
Whenever he goes home he visits his mother's grave.
Word usage
- Separable word"上" and "坟" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
我工作太忙,今年上不了坟了。
I'm too busy with my work to visit the grave this year.
你什么时候给爷爷上的坟?
When did you visit your grandfather's grave?
他还没给奶奶上过坟。
He hasn't visited his grandma's grave yet.