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祭 (jì): to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; to wield (sth magic); (bound form) ceremony; (Tw) (bound form) (celebratory) festival

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HSK 7verb

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Pinyin
Meaning
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; to wield (sth magic); (bound form) ceremony; (Tw) (bound form) (celebratory) festival
Characters
1
Part of speech
verb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
11
Radical
示
Structure
上下结构

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors)
  • (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon
  • to wield (sth magic)
  • (bound form) ceremony
  • (Tw) (bound form) (celebratory) festival

Chinese explanation

  • 向神灵或祖先献上供品,表示敬意或祈求保佑
  • 举行仪式来悼念死者
  • 古代也指用牲畜等物品供奉鬼神。

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Example sentences

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Every Qingming Festival, our whole family goes to offer sacrifices to our ancestors.

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Every year during the Qingming Festival, people go to their ancestors' graves to offer sacrifices.

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Ancient emperors often offered sacrifices to heaven, praying for favorable weather.

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Ancient emperors often held grand ceremonies to sacrifice to Heaven.

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This altar is used to offer sacrifices to gods, and it has a history of several hundred years.

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At the funeral, family members offer flowers to pay tribute to the deceased.

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People use fresh flowers and fruits to commemorate the deceased relatives.

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This festival was established to offer sacrifices to the gods.

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They use fruits and wine to sacrifice to ancestors, expressing respect.

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