亯 (xiǎng) - To offer sacrifices & to present offerings

亯Tone 3

xiǎng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

万响

亯 · xiǎng

To offer sacrifices;

to present offerings;

to enjoy;

ancient form of 享 and 亨.

To offer sacrificesto present offeringsto enjoy

Usage highlights

Ritual offeringAncestral sacrificeEnjoy blessingsReceive offeringsSacrificial ceremonyPresent to gods

Synonyms

  • 享— to enjoy; to receive
  • 亨— prosperous; smooth
  • 祭— to sacrifice; to worship

Antonyms

  • 弃— to abandon; to discard
  • 失— to lose; to forfeit

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient ritual offering(亯祀)
  • To present to ancestors(亯祭)
  • Enjoy blessings(亯福)
  • Ancient form of 享(亯受)

Collocations

  • Ritual offering(亯祀)
  • Ancestral sacrifice(亯祭)
  • Enjoy blessings(亯福)
  • Receive offerings(亯受)
  • Sacrificial ceremony(亯礼)
  • Present to gods(亯神)

Idioms

  • To offer sacrifices to ancestors(亯祀祖先)
  • Enjoy heavenly blessings(亯天之福)
  • Present offerings to gods(亯神献祭)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 亯 is an ancient Chinese character originally meaning to offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors.
  • It later evolved into both 享 (to enjoy) and 亨 (prosperous), representing the concept of receiving blessings through proper ritual offerings.
  • The character reflects ancient Chinese religious practices where proper sacrifices were believed to bring divine favor and enjoyment.
  • In modern usage, 亯 is considered an archaic form and is rarely used except in historical or philological contexts.

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