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祭拜
jìbài
Description
祭拜的意思是用香、食物或花，向神明或去世的人表示尊敬。
"祭拜" means to show respect to deities or the deceased using incense, food, or flowers.
很多人在过节的时候会去祭拜祖先。
Many people go to "祭拜" their ancestors during festivals.
Meanings
祭拜jìbài
to worship or pay respect to gods or ancestors
清明节，我们全家去祭拜祖先。
During the Qingming Festival, our whole family goes to pay respects to our ancestors.
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Notes
- Etymology
祭 means 'to offer sacrifice' and 拜 means 'to bow/worship'.
- Nuance
more formal and ritual than 拜拜, often tied to festivals or funerals.
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