入土

rùtǔ

verb #15,456

Meanings

1 to bury; to inter
2 to be buried; to be laid to rest

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Examples

老人去世后第三天入土。

Lǎorén qùshì hòu dìsān tiān rùtǔ.

The old man was buried three days after he passed away.

入土为安，让他安息吧。

Rùtǔwéi'ān, ràng tā ānxī ba.

Let him rest in peace now that he's been buried.

Tips

usage

入土为安 (rùtǔ wéi ān) is a set phrase meaning 'to be at peace once buried.' It's used to express that the dead should be allowed to rest and not be disturbed.

Stroke Order

入 rù

土 tǔ