郊祀
jiāo​sì

suburban sacrifice

  • created sense approved 郊祀 · jiāo​sì · suburban sacrifice

    郊祀

    jiāo​sì

    suburban sacrifice

    pair of annual sacrificial ceremonies held by the emperor in ancient times: one in the southern suburbs of the capital (bringing offerings to Heaven) and another in the northern suburbs (with offerings to Earth)

    古代皇帝每年都要前往郊外進行郊祀以祭祀天地。

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