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祭祀
jìsì
Description
祭祀是人们向神明或祖先举行的礼仪，通常包括烧香、供品和祈求。
"祭祀" is a ritual people perform for gods or ancestors, usually including incense burning, offerings, and prayers.
Meanings
祭祀jìsì
Religious rites honoring gods or ancestors
清明节，人们去扫墓祭祀祖先。
During the Qingming Festival, people visit graves to honor their ancestors.
祭祀jìsì
To worship and make ritual offerings
村民在庙里祭祀神明。
Villagers worship the gods in the temple.
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Notes
- Etymology
祭 means offering to gods or ancestors; 祀 means performing a ritual sacrifice.
- Nuance
祭祀 is formal and traditional, more serious than ordinary worship or praying.
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