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扫墓
sǎomù
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Mnemonic
The word 扫墓 (sǎomù) literally means 'sweep' (扫) 'tomb' (墓). Think of sweeping the tomb clean as a way to honor ancestors.
Visual Association
Imagine a family gathered at a gravesite, respectfully sweeping leaves and debris away from the tombstone, perhaps placing flowers or food as offerings.
Word Web
清明节 (Qīngmíngjié) - Qingming Festival (Tomb-Sweeping Day)
祭祖 (jìzǔ) - to offer sacrifices to ancestors
扫地 (sǎodì) - to sweep the floor
墓地 (mùdì) - cemetery
纪念 (jìniàn) - to commemorate
Challenge
Translate: 'During the Qingming Festival, many people go to sweep graves.' (清明节的时候，很多人去扫墓。)
Example
清明节去扫墓是中国的传统习俗。
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