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骨灰盒

Mandarin · pinyin gǔ huī hé

box for bone ashes
funerary casket

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骨: gǔ · bone; skeleton; frame, framework; Kangxi radical 188
灰: huī · ashes; dust; lime, mortar
盒: hé · small box or case; casket

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3–1–2 · gu3 hui1 he2

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noun

cinerary casket; box for bone ashes

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