祭献 (jì) — to sacrifice (as a religious or ritual offering)
Definition
A formal verb for offering something (often an animal or food) to gods or ancestors as part of a ritual. Common in historical and religious contexts, not everyday speech.
verb
to sacrifice (as a religious or ritual offering)
Examples
- 祭献。Gǔ dài rén yòng niú yáng jì shén líng.Ancient people sacrificed cattle and sheep to the gods.
- 祭献。Tā men měi nián dōu huì jǔ xíng jì yí shì.They hold a sacrifice ceremony every year.
- 祭献。Zhè zuò miào lǐ céng jīng jì guò hěn duō shēng chù.Many livestock were once sacrificed in this temple.
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