zhǐ​mǎ

ritual paper figurines

  • created sense approved 纸马/紙馬 · zhǐ​mǎ · ritual paper figurines — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    纸马 / 紙馬

    zhǐ​mǎ

    ritual paper figurines

    Paper figures in the shape of people, animals, or carriages burned as offerings during traditional sacrifices or funerals; also refers to paper printed with images of gods or spirits for ritual burning.

    纸 (literal) → 纸/紙 · zhǐ · paper money 马 (literal) → 马/馬 · mǎ · horse

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