Definition
祭祀 (jìsì) is the full verb for offering sacrifices in formal rituals. 祭 (jì) is its short form, often used in set phrases (e.g., 祭祖), and also has figurative uses. Unlike 祭奠 (jìdiàn), which is specifically a memorial ceremony for the deceased, and 供奉 (gòngfèng), which implies enshrining and continuous worship, 祭祀 covers any sacrificial rite to gods or ancestors.
verb
to offer sacrifices (to gods or ancestors)
Examples
- ，祭祀。Měinián Qīngmíng jié, rénmen dōu huì jì sì zǔxiān.Every year during Qingming Festival, people offer sacrifices to their ancestors.
- 祭祀。Zhège cūnzi zhìjīn bǎoliú zhe gǔlǎo de jì sì xísú.This village still preserves ancient sacrificial customs.
- 祭祀，。Huángdì qīnzì jì sì tiāndì, qíqiú fēngtiáo yǔshùn.The emperor personally offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, praying for favorable weather.
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