ritual records; encyclopedia; reference work
Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesnoun
categorized compilation of ritual institutions and ceremonial events
archaicRefers to classical Chinese categorized texts (leishu) that systematically document rituals, ceremonies, and institutional precedents.
The 'Kaiyuan Rites of the Great Tang' is an important ancient ritual compendium.
Scholars study ancient ceremonial systems through ritual records.
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This compendium records the sacrificial ceremonies of the Zhou Dynasty in detail.
noun
reference book or encyclopedia compiling information on a specific subject
Modern usage referring to comprehensive reference works covering specific topics, fields, or periods.
This is a reference book on modern science and technology.
He consulted the 'Encyclopedia of 40 Years of Achievements of the People's Republic of China'.
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This medical encyclopedia contains information on various diseases.
We need a legal reference book to solve this problem.