祝
zhù HSK3

pray for happiness or blessings

Senses

祝 zhù to wish

To express good wishes or pray for someone; to wish someone well (e.g. for a birthday, holiday, or safety).

祝 zhù to pray

(bound form) To pray to deities or spirits for blessings or to avert disaster.

祝 zhù Zhu

(surname) A Chinese surname.

祝 zhù to cut off

(bound form) To cut off, specifically referring to cutting off one's hair to become a monk or nun.

祝 zhù ritual officer

An official or person in charge of sacrificial ceremonies or a temple; a temple manager.

祝 zhù prayer text

(bound form) A prayer or incantation read during a sacrificial ceremony.

References

see 祝/祝 → 祝祷/祝禱
see 祝/祝 → 祝发/祝髮
see 祝/祝 → 庙祝/廟祝