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祭祀
jìsì
Description
祭祀是一种古老的活动，人们用它来表示对祖先或者神的尊敬。
"祭祀" is an ancient activity used to show respect to ancestors or gods.
在很多节日里，家人会一起祭祀，准备food和香。
During many festivals, families perform "祭祀" together, preparing food and incense.
Meanings
祭祀jìsì
to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors
每年春天，他们都会去祭祀祖先。
Every spring, they hold a ceremony to honor their ancestors.
祭祀jìsì
a sacrificial ceremony or ritual
这个祭祀很重要，很多人都来参加。
This ritual is important, and many people attend.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
祭 means 'to offer sacrifice' and 祀 means 'ritual worship'; both characters relate to worship.
- Nuance
more formal and traditional than 拜, often used for ancestor or deity worship.
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