shè

formal
literary

Meaning of 社稷

社稷 means the state; the country; the nation (originally the altars of earth and grain). Pronounced shè jì.

  • the state; the country; the nation (originally the altars of earth and grain)

Definitions & Examples

Jiāng
shān
shè
 
lái
zhī
 

The realm was not easily won.

dài
jūn
zhǔ
měi
nián
dōu
yào
shè
 

Ancient monarchs had to offer sacrifices to the altars of soil and grain every year.

Shè
ān
wēi
 
yǒu
 

Every man shares responsibility for the safety of the country.

Zhōng
shè
 
ài
bǎi
xìng
 

Be loyal to the state and care for the common people.