佾舞
yì​wǔ

ceremonial ritual dance

  • created reference approved 佾舞 → 八佾舞 (see) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佾舞 yì​wǔ

    八佾舞 bā​yì​wǔ

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  • created sense approved 佾舞 · yì​wǔ · ceremonial ritual dance — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    佾舞

    yì​wǔ

    ceremonial ritual dance

    A traditional group dance performed during major ritual ceremonies, most notably at Confucian temples; the number of rows and dancers varies by the rank of the person being honored, with the eight-row dance being the most prestigious.

    佾 (literal) → 佾 · yì · row of dancers 舞 (literal) → 舞 · wǔ · dance

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