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To place the body of an important person in a public building so people can show their respect.
vi Thi hài vị lãnh đạo được quàn tại nhà tang lễ quốc gia.
en The leader's body lies in state at the national funeral house.
To keep a coffin with a dead body in a temporary location before it is finally buried.
vi Gia đình đang quàn linh cữu tại nhà trước khi đưa đi an táng.
en The family is placing the coffin at home before the final burial.