HSK 7-9
common
verb

Meaning of

祭 means offer sacrifices to ancestors or deities; hold a memorial ceremony for the dead. Pronounced jì. HSK 7-9.

  • offer sacrifices to ancestors or deities
  • hold a memorial ceremony for the dead
  • use a magic weapon or treasure

Character Info

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Definitions & Examples

men
zài
chūn
jié
jiān
huì
xiān
 
 

We will offer sacrifices to our ancestors during the Spring Festival.

Zhè
tán
shì
yòng
lái
tiān
de
 

This altar is used to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth.

Měi
nián
qīng
míng
 
dōu
huì
huí
jiā
zōng
 

Every Qingming Festival, he will return home to offer sacrifices to his ancestors.

dài
wáng
jīng
cháng
xíng
tiān
shì
 

Ancient emperors often held sacrificial ceremonies to heaven.

Shǎo
shù
mín
yǒu
de
chuán
tǒng
 

Ethnic minorities have unique sacrificial traditions.