qí​gǔ​tán

Altar of Prayer for Grain

  1. verb
    to pray
    (bound form) to pray for blessings or help from the divine; also found in 祈祷 qí​dǎo or 祈福 qí​fú
  2. grain
    General term for cereal crops; grain; corn
  3. tán nounproper noun
    altar
    a raised platform or pedestal built from stone or earth, used in ancient times for religious sacrifices, swearing-in ceremonies, or military appointments; now also used for large celebrations or monuments