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    Referring to a tomb or grave with 墓 (mù)

    Existence & Possession
    Location & Position

    Explanation

    墓 (mù) is a noun meaning "tomb," "grave," or "burial site." It refers to a place where the dead are buried, ranging from simple graves to elaborate ancient tombs. It frequently appears in historical and archaeological contexts, such as 古墓 (ancient tomb).

    Examples

    • 考古队在山坡上发现了一座古墓。

      kǎogǔ duì zài shānpō shàng fāxiàn le yī zuò gǔmù.

      The archaeological team discovered an ancient tomb on the hillside.

    • 每年清明节,我们都会去扫墓。

      měi nián qīngmíng jié, wǒmen dōu huì qù sǎomù.

      Every year during the Qingming Festival, we go to sweep the tombs.

    • 这座墓已经有两千多年的历史了。

      zhè zuò mù yǐjīng yǒu liǎng qiān duō nián de lìshǐ le.

      This tomb is over two thousand years old.

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