to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors; to worship
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1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to perform sacrificial rites; to worship gods or ancestors with offerings
formalA traditional ritual involving food, wine, or other offerings to deities or ancestral spirits, often performed during festivals or important family dates to show respect and seek blessings. The practice is ancient but persists in some cultural and religious contexts.
Qīng清
míng明
jié节
，
rén人
men们
huì会
jì祭
sì祀
zǔ祖
xiān先
。
During Qingming Festival, people offer sacrifices to their ancestors.
Gǔ古
dài代
dì帝
wáng王
měi每
nián年
dōu都
yào要
jì祭
sì祀
tiān天
dì地
。
Ancient emperors performed sacrifices to heaven and earth every year.
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Zhè这
zuò座
miào庙
yǔ宇
shì是
zhuān专
mén门
yòng用
lái来
jì祭
sì祀
hǎi海
shén神
的
。
This temple is specifically used for worshipping the sea god.
Jì祭
sì祀
yí仪
shì式
tōng通
cháng常
fēi非
cháng常
zhuāng庄
yán严
sù肃
mù穆
。
Sacrificial ceremonies are usually very solemn and dignified.