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    Expressing burial with 埋葬 (máizàng)

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    Explanation

    埋葬 (máizàng) is a verb meaning "to bury" or "to inter," specifically referring to placing a deceased person or object in a grave or tomb. It is used in both literal and figurative contexts. In historical texts, it often describes the burial of important figures along with their possessions.

    Examples

    • 古代皇帝去世后会被埋葬在专门修建的陵墓里。

      Gǔdài huángdì qùshì hòu huì bèi máizàng zài zhuānmén xiūjiàn de língmù lǐ.

      After ancient emperors passed away, they would be buried in specially constructed mausoleums.

    • 他们把那位将军埋葬在家乡的山上。

      Tāmen bǎ nà wèi jiāngjūn máizàng zài jiāxiāng de shān shàng.

      They buried that general on a mountain in his hometown.

    • 这些士兵被埋葬在战场附近。

      Zhèxiē shìbīng bèi máizàng zài zhànchǎng fùjìn.

      These soldiers were buried near the battlefield.

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