Chao Du Jing refers to Buddhist scriptures recited to guide and honour the deceased, and short chant fragments like this one circulate online mainly as reaction audio rather than as a complete religious recording. In short-form video and meme edits, the solemn tone is instantly recognisable as a funeral cue, so creators use it to signal that something has ended, been lost or been defeated. Its brevity makes it easy to drop into a single moment, and that contrast between a grave ritual sound and an everyday failure keeps it in regular use.