xǔ

糈

Character · Noun

grain; sacrificial rice

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Meanings

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1.

noun

grain; provisions; fine rice for sacrifices

archaic

Classical Chinese term primarily found in pre-Qin and Han dynasty texts, often referring to grain offerings in religious sacrifices or provisions for travel. Commonly appears in compounds like 牲糈 (sacrificial animals and grain) and 粢糈 (millet and fine rice).

Gǔ古
dài代
jì祭
sì祀
 ，
cháng常
yòng用
xǔ糈
zuò作
wéi为
gòng供
pǐn品
 。

In ancient times, grain was commonly used as an offering in sacrificial ceremonies.

Huái怀
xǔ糈
ér而
wǎng往
 ，
yǐ以
bèi备
cháng长
tú途
zhī之
xū需
 。

He carried provisions with him to prepare for the needs of the long journey.

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Cí祠
zhōng中
chén陈
liè列
zhe着
shēng牲
xǔ糈
jiǔ酒
lǐ醴
 。

The shrine was arranged with sacrificial animals, grain, wine, and sweet spirits.