Meaning of 三牲
三牲 means the three sacrificial animals (cattle, sheep, and pigs used in traditional Chinese rituals). Pronounced sān shēng.
- the three sacrificial animals (cattle, sheep, and pigs used in traditional Chinese rituals)
Definitions & Examples
Gǔ古
dài代
dì帝
wáng王
jì祭
sì祀
tiān天
dì地
shí时
，
bì必
xū须
xiàn献
shàng上
sān三
shēng牲
。
When ancient emperors sacrificed to heaven and earth, they had to offer the three sacrificial animals.
Gòng供
zhuō桌
shàng上
bǎi摆
fàng放
zhe着
sān三
shēng牲
hé和
shuǐ水
guǒ果
。
The offering table was laid out with the three sacrificial animals and fruit.
Àn按
zhào照
chuán传
tǒng统
xí习
sú俗
，
hūn婚
lǐ礼
yě也
xū需
yào要
zhǔn准
bèi备
sān三
shēng牲
。
According to traditional customs, weddings also require the preparation of the three sacrificial animals.