mộ phần
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Definition
Noun: - A grave, a tomb: A place where a deceased person is buried; the physical structure or site marking a burial place.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Gia đình anh ấy thường xuyên chăm sóc mộ phần của tổ tiên. (His family regularly tends to the graves of their ancestors.)
- Mộ phần của nhà thơ đó nằm trên một ngọn đồi yên tĩnh. (That poet's tomb is located on a quiet hill.)
Advanced Usage
- "Tu sửa mộ phần": To repair or renovate a grave.
- Con cháu đã quyên góp tiền để tu sửa mộ phần. (The descendants raised money to renovate the family grave.)
Variants and Related Words
- Mộ (n): Grave, tomb. (A more common, general term for grave).
- Phần mộ (n): Grave, burial place. (A synonym with the same word order reversed).
- Mồ mả (n): Graves, tombs. (Often used in the plural sense or to refer to burial grounds in general).
Synonyms
- Ngôi mộ (n): The grave.
- Nấm mồ (n): The grave, the tomb (can have a more poetic or humble connotation).
- Huyệt mộ (n): The grave, the burial pit.
Notes on Meaning
The word "mộ phần" specifically refers to the physical burial site and the structure above it. It carries a formal and respectful tone, often used in contexts involving family ancestry, remembrance, and ritual care. It is distinct from words like "nghĩa trang" (cemetery), which refers to the general burial ground.