English–Chinese
“funeral” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzàng lǐ
Example
他下周要参加葬礼。tā xià zhōu yào cān jiā zàng lǐ
He will attend a funeral next week.
How to say “funeral” in Chinese
“Funeral” in Chinese is 葬礼 (zàng lǐ).
A formal gathering that brings people together to honor someone who has died and mark a final farewell.
Example sentences with 葬礼
家属决定低调地举行葬礼。jiā shǔ jué dìng dī diào dì jǔ xíng zàng lǐ
The family decided to hold a low-key funeral.
Tips for using 葬礼
- In everyday Chinese, the noun can follow verbs for attending, holding, or arranging an event, so the verb shows whether the speaker is a guest or an organizer.