郊祀 in English jiao1 si4 Meaning

Meanings

  • pair of annual sacrificial ceremonies held by the emperor in ancient times: one in the southern suburbs of the capital (bringing offerings to Heaven) and another in the northern suburbs (with offerings to Earth)

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Pinyin

jiao1 si4

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

jiao1surname Jiao si4to sacrifice