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Etymology 1

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to place a coffin in a temporary location pending burial
base; foundation; basic
base; foundation; basic; (chemistry) radical
 
simp. and trad.
(厝基)

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Noun

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厝基

  1. (archaic) coffin placed on a platform and temporarily sealed with dirt or bricks

Etymology 2

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house
base; foundation; basic
base; foundation; basic; (chemistry) radical
 
simp. and trad.
(厝基)

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厝基

  1. (Northern Min, Xiamen and Zhangzhou Hokkien) foundation of a house