社稷
shè​jì

gods of soil

  • created sense approved 社稷 · shè​jì · gods of soil

    社稷

    shè​jì

    gods of soil

    the gods of earth (She) and grain (Ji) to whom ancient Chinese rulers offered sacrifices

    古代天子每年都要在坛庙祭祀社稷，祈求五谷丰登。

    noun

    created sense

  • created sense approved 社稷 · shè​jì · state

    社稷

    shè​jì

    state

    the nation or country, used metonymically as the altars symbolized the legitimacy of the regime

    他胸怀壮志，誓要为社稷的安定贡献一生。

    noun

    created sense