English–Chinese
“visit graves” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinsǎo mù
Example
清明节我们会去扫墓。qīng míng jié wǒ men huì qù sǎo mù
We visit graves during the Qingming Festival.
How to say “visit graves” in Chinese
“Visit graves” in Chinese is 扫墓 (sǎo mù).
A family visit to an ancestor's grave that joins physical cleaning with remembrance and respect.
Example sentences with 扫墓
他每逢祭日都会到祖坟扫墓，为先人除草。tā měi féng jì rì dū huì dào zǔ fén sǎo mù wèi xiān rén chú cǎo
On every memorial day, he goes to his ancestors' graves to pay his respects and clear away the weeds.
Tips for using 扫墓
- In English, a grave visit can sound like a brief stop, while this Chinese verb normally presents a family memorial practice with care for the grave as part of the visit.