制礼作乐
zhì​lǐ​zuò​yuè

to establish a system of rites and music

  • created sense approved 制礼作乐/制禮作樂 · zhì​lǐ​zuò​yuè · to establish a system of rites and music — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    制礼作乐 / 制禮作樂

    zhì​lǐ​zuò​yuè

    to establish a system of rites and music

    To establish rules for ceremonies and compose music for various occasions; more broadly, to establish the cultural and civil institutions of a nation.

    制礼 (literal) → 制礼/制禮 · zhì​lǐ · to establish rites 作乐 (literal) → 作乐/作樂 · zuò​yuè · to compose music

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