jiào

religious service

  • created sense approved 醮 · jiào · sacrifice ritual — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiào

    sacrifice ritual

    (bound form) to perform a religious ritual or sacrifice; specifically used for Taoist or Buddhist ceremonies to pray for blessings or peace

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  • created sense approved 醮 · jiào · to remarry — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiào

    to remarry

    (bound form) of a woman, to remarry after being widowed or divorced; used in formal or literary contexts

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  • created sense approved 醮 · jiào · wedding ritual — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    jiào

    wedding ritual

    (bound form) an ancient ritual during coming-of-age or wedding ceremonies where elders poured wine for the younger generation

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