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Chinese dictionary
v.keep vigil beside the coffin; stand as guards at the bier; observe a wake
我在夜间守灵。
I'll keep an overnight vigil beside the coffin.
禁止举行私人守灵。
No holding a private wake.
葬礼守灵在进行中。
A funeral wake was in progress.
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Word usage
- Separable word"守" and "灵" can be combined as one word, or be used separately with other elements inserted.
他守了一夜灵。
He kept an overnight vigil beside a coffin.