to lay a foundation or establish a firm basis for something (such as a status, position, or development)

to lay a foundation

to offer sacrifices to the deceased or hold a memorial ceremony

A person who lays the foundation for a field of study, movement, or institution; a pioneer.

foundation stone; cornerstone

a person who lays the foundation for an institution, movement, or field of study

to offer a libation (pouring of wine on the ground for sacrifice)

Dianji Temple in Keelung, Taiwan

to determine the location of and establish a city as a capital

a libation

a gift of money to the family of the deceased