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epitaph in Chinese

epitaph in Chinese is 墓志铭 墓誌銘, 哀乐 — epitaph means words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.

epitaph in Chinese

墓志铭 墓誌銘
noun
An inscription on a gravestone in memory of the deceased.
哀乐
noun
Pronounced: āi yuè
A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.

What does "epitaph" mean?

  1. noun Words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.
    "Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well.""
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epitaph in a sentence

  • Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well."
  • The old churchyard is full of weathered epitaphs dating back centuries.

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What is "epitaph" in Chinese?

"epitaph" in Chinese is 墓志铭 墓誌銘, 哀乐. epitaph means: Words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.

How do you use "epitaph" in a sentence?

Example: "Her epitaph simply read, "She loved fiercely and lived well."" In Chinese, "epitaph" is 墓志铭 墓誌銘, 哀乐.

Are there other ways to say "epitaph" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "epitaph": 墓志铭 墓誌銘, 哀乐.

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