神轎
shén​jiào

palanquin for a deity

  • created sense approved 神轿/神轎 · shén​jiào · palanquin for a deity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    神轿 / 神轎

    shén​jiào

    palanquin for a deity

    A sedan chair used to carry a statue or charm of a deity during religious processions or tours of inspection. Generally categorized into civil palanquins, for goddesses and civil officials, and military palanquins, for generals and lords.

    神 (literal) → 神 · shén · god 轿 (bound) → 轿/轎 · jiào · sedan chair

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