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Yjl Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Are these words for an epitaph alright?

"BELOVED MOTHER, GM & FATHER, GF WHOSE NOBLE SPIRITUALITY PASSED ON THE GLORY OF FOREFATHERS EVER BEYOND WELL-BEING."

Thanks for help.
  

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It makes no sense to me.

  • It makes no sense to me.
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It makes no sense to me.
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Could you elaborate it more? Thanks.
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The meaning of the epitaph is unclear. If you explain what you are trying to say, we may be able to offer suggestions.
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I suppose my first question is this: Is the person whose epitaph it is a man or a woman?
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Cut long story short. The late parents were born in gentry families for generation in China. After the Communist regime deprived people’s everything, they both experienced unbelievable persecutions and adversities for decades. No matter how miserable their life became, however, they always remained the characters and spirituality reflecting the traditional values of their dignified forefathers.
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The epitaph is for late parents and also grand-parents from their sons and grandson.
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OK, it is a family mausoleum, not an individual grave. That answers a lot of questions. Usually an epitaph is on a gravestone for a single person.
Why is the epitaph not in Chinese?
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To our beloved parents and grandparents who nobly honored their forefathers and kept their traditions through many trials and tribulations.
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Thanks! The grave is in USA. It does contain a few Chinese words. Mainly, I intend to make the epitaph a little more abstract rather than too straightforward. By so doing I try to avoid any negative words. Is the phrase "beyond well-being" appropriate for that meaning?
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yjlIs the phrase "beyond well-being" appropriate for that meaning?
Well it is certainly abstract, so no worries on that account. There is a lot of abstract art I cannot fathom.
Well-being on its own merits is a positive, upbeat word and appropriate for America where citizens have the liberty for pursuit of happiness and even beyond.
Would your parents

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