骨灰

gǔhuī

noun #7,074

Measure Word

一盒骨灰 hé

Meanings

1 ashes (of the dead)
2 cremated remains

Characters

Examples

他的骨灰撒在了大海里。

Tā de gǔhuī sǎ zài le dàhǎi lǐ.

His ashes were scattered in the sea.

骨灰盒放在了纪念馆里。

Gǔhuīhé fàngzài le jìniànguǎn lǐ.

The urn was placed in the memorial hall.

Tips

usage

骨灰 also appears in the slang term 骨灰级 (gǔhuī jí), meaning 'die-hard level' or 'hardcore' — used for extreme fans or experts, as in 骨灰级玩家 (hardcore gamer).

Stroke Order

骨 gǔ

灰 huī