淫祠
yín​cí

unorthodox temple

  • created sense approved 淫祠 · yín​cí · unorthodox temple — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    淫祠

    yín​cí

    unorthodox temple

    (literary) Temples for the worship of spirits or gods not recognized by official state ritual systems; illicitly established or excessive shrines considered heterodox or wasteful

    淫 (literal) → 淫 · yín · excessive 祠 (literal) → 祠 · cí · shrine

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