created sense approved 稷 · jì · god of cereals
稷
jì
god of cereals
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。
noun
created sense approved 稷 · jì · millet
稷
jì
millet
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。
noun
created sense approved 稷 · jì · minister of agriculture
稷
jì
minister of agriculture
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。
noun