English–Chinese
“tombstone” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinmù bēi
Example
每年清明，我们都去给墓碑上香。měi nián qīng míng wǒ men dōu qù gěi mù bēi shàng xiāng
Every year during the Qingming Festival, we burn incense at the tombstone.
How to say “tombstone” in Chinese
“Tombstone” in Chinese is 墓碑 (mù bēi).
An inscribed stone that identifies a burial place and gives remembrance a visible focus.
Example sentences with 墓碑
他们正在擦拭墓碑。tā men zhèng zài cā shì mù bēi
They are wiping the tombstone.
Tips for using 墓碑
- 清明 (Qīngmíng, "Tomb-Sweeping Festival") is a common time for families to visit graves, so this word often appears in conversations about seasonal family customs.