Definition
寿衣 refers to burial clothes, traditionally prepared by elderly Chinese people during their lifetime. It is a cultural practice to ensure one is properly dressed for the afterlife. The term is distinct from general funeral attire.
n.
shroudburial clothes (often prepared in advance by the elderly)
Examples
- 寿衣。Nǎinai yǐjīng wèi zìjǐ zhǔnbèi hǎo le shòu yī.Grandma has already prepared her burial clothes for herself.
- 寿衣。Zhèxiē shòu yī shì yòng zuì hǎo de sīchóu zuò de.These burial clothes are made of the best silk.
- ，寿衣。Zài chuántǒng xísú zhōng, lǎorén huì tíqián mǎi hǎo shòu yī.In traditional custom, elderly people buy their burial clothes in advance.
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