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守靈

简守灵 · 繁守靈

Mandarin · pinyin shǒu líng

to keep watch beside a coffin

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守: shǒu · defend, protect, guard, conserve
靈: Look up this written character
灵: líng · spirit, soul; spiritual world

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3–2 · shou3 ling2

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sau2 ling4

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verb

to stand as guards at the bier; to keep vigil beside the coffin

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