祭祀 (jì sì) — to offer sacrifices (to gods or ancestors)
Definition
祭祀 (jìsì) is a formal verb for the overall ritual of offering sacrifices to gods or ancestors. 比 祭奠 broader in scope (covers all rites, not just memorial ones); 供奉 focuses on enshrining and tending a deity.
verb
to offer sacrifices (to gods or ancestors)
Examples
- ，祭祀。Měi nián qīng míng jié, rén men dōu huì jì sì zǔ xiān.Every year during Qingming Festival, people offer sacrifices to their ancestors.
- 祭祀。Zhè ge cūn zi zhì jīn bǎo liú zhe gǔ lǎo de jì sì xí sú.This village still preserves ancient sacrificial customs.
- 祭祀，。Huáng dì qīn zì jì sì tiān dì, qí qiú fēng tiáo yǔ shùn.The emperor personally offered sacrifices to heaven and earth, praying for favorable weather.
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