prayer; congratulatory speech; also written 祝辞
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesnoun
prayers offered during ancient sacrificial rituals; ritual invocations
formalRefers to the formal prayers or invocations recited during ancient Chinese religious ceremonies and sacrifices. Often preserved in classical texts.
Gǔ古
dài代
jì祭
sì祀
shí时
，
zhù祝
guān官
yào要
lǎng朗
sòng诵
zhù祝
cí词
。
During ancient sacrifices, the prayer officer would recite the ritual invocations.
Zhè这
piān篇
zhù祝
cí词
jì记
zǎi载
zài在
《
Zhōu周
lǐ礼
》
zhī之
zhōng中
。
This prayer is recorded in the Rites of Zhou.
noun
congratulatory speech; words of blessing; address expressing good wishes
formalUsed in modern contexts for formal ceremonies, meetings, banquets, or celebrations (e.g., New Year's, weddings, opening ceremonies). Also written as 祝辞.
Xiào校
zhǎng长
zài在
bì毕
yè业
diǎn典
lǐ礼
shàng上
fā发
biǎo表
le了
zhù祝
cí词
。
The principal delivered a congratulatory address at the graduation ceremony.
Xīn新
nián年
zhù祝
cí词
chōng充
mǎn满
le了
duì对
wèi未
lái来
de的
měi美
hǎo好
qī期
wàng望
。
The New Year's message was filled with beautiful expectations for the future.
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Qǐng请
yǔn允
xǔ许
wǒ我
dài代
biǎo表
quán全
tǐ体
yuán员
gōng工
zhì致
zhù祝
cí词
。
Please allow me to offer a speech of congratulations on behalf of all staff members.