祝词 (zhù cí) — congratulatory speech; words of blessing; prayer (said in ritual or sacrificial contexts)
Definition
祝词 refers to a formal written or recited message of blessing — typically for weddings, New Year, or other ceremonies. In classical or ritual contexts it can also mean the prayers spoken by a priest or shaman during sacrifices.
noun
congratulatory speechwords of blessingprayer (said in ritual or sacrificial contexts)
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Examples
- ，祝词。Zài hūn lǐ shàng, tā niàn le yí duàn zhù cí.At the wedding, he recited a congratulatory speech.
- 祝词，。Tā xiě le yì piān zhù cí, zhù fú dà jiā xīn nián kuài lè.He wrote a congratulatory message, wishing everyone a happy new year.
- ，祝词。Gǔ dài jì sì shí, wū shī huì niàn zhù cí.During ancient rituals, the shaman would recite prayers.
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