Definition
棺 (guān) is a bound form (b.f.) meaning 'coffin'. It rarely appears alone in modern Chinese; instead, it forms compounds such as 棺材 (guāncai, 'coffin') and 棺木 (guānmù, 'coffin wood'). You will almost always encounter it as part of these longer words.
b.f.
coffin (bound form, used in compounds like 棺材, 棺木)
Examples
- 。Jiārén wèi tā zhǔnbèi le yì kǒu guān cái.The family prepared a coffin for him.
- 。Zhè kuài mùtou hěn shìhé zuò guān mù.This piece of wood is very suitable for making a coffin.
- 棺。guān gài shàng diāokè zhe jīngměi de huāwén.The coffin lid is carved with beautiful patterns.
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