technical
archaic

Meaning of

佾 means rows or formations of dancers in ancient Chinese ritual music and dance. Pronounced yì.

  • rows or formations of dancers in ancient Chinese ritual music and dance

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Definitions & Examples

tíng
 
shì
rěn
 
shú
rěn
 

If eight rows of dancers could be performed in his courtyard, what could he not bear to do?

dài
tiān
yòng
 
zhū
hóu
yòng
liù
 

In ancient times, the Son of Heaven used eight rows of dancers, while feudal lords used six.

shēng
men
pái
liè
zhěng
 
zhǔn
bèi
dǎo
 

The ritual dancers lined up neatly, preparing for the sacrificial dance.

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