忌日

jìrì

noun #19,647

Measure Word

一个忌日 gè

Meanings

1 anniversary of a death
2 death anniversary

Characters

to remember; taboo

Examples

今天是祖母的忌日。

Jīntiān shì zǔmǔ de jìrì.

Today is the anniversary of grandmother's death.

每年的忌日他都会去扫墓。

Měi nián de jìrì tā dōu huì qù sǎomù.

He visits the grave every year on the death anniversary.

Tips

culture

In Chinese culture, family members observe the 忌日 by visiting graves, burning incense, and offering food to honor the deceased.

Stroke Order

忌 jì

日 rì