god of cereals

Senses

god of cereals

noun · the deity of grain worshiped by ancient Chinese rulers, often specifically referring to the figure Hou Ji

社稷坛是古代帝王祭祀土神与谷神稷的地方。

millet

noun · any of several species of cereal grass or their small seeds, particularly proso millet, which was a staple food in ancient China

稷在古代中国北方是极其重要的粮食作物。

minister of agriculture

noun · an official position in the ancient Chinese government responsible for overseeing farming and grain production

据记载,舜曾命弃担任稷一职,教导百姓播种五谷。

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old_variant 禝/禝 稷/稷