骨灰

gǔhuī

noun #7,074

Measure Word

一盒骨灰 hé

Meanings

1 ashes (of the dead)
2 cremated remains

Characters

Examples

HSK 7-9

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.

HSK 7-9

骨灰盒放在了纪念馆里。

Gǔhuīhé fàng zài le jìniànguǎn lǐ.

The urn was placed in the memorial hall.

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usage

骨灰 also appears in the slang term 骨灰级, 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