祃 (mà) - A type of ancient military sacrifice performed before
祃 · mà
A type of ancient military sacrifice performed before a campaign or at the founding of a state, typically involving offerings to the god of the land or the spirits of the army's banners.
A type of ancient military sacrifice performed before
Usage highlights
Má sacrificeMá ceremonyMá altarperform Máarmy MáMá of banners
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The general performed the Má sacrifice (祃祭) before the battle.
- The Má ceremony (祃礼) was held to ensure victory.
- They offered sacrifices at the Má altar (祃坛).
Collocations
- Má sacrifice(祃祭)
- Má ceremony(祃礼)
- Má altar(祃坛)
- perform Má(行祃)
- army Má(军祃)
- Má of banners(祃牙)
Idioms
- Sacrificing to the banners and setting forth(祃牙出征)
- Performing the Má and announcing the campaign(祃祭誓师)
Cultural background
FAQ- 祃 was an important military ritual in ancient China, particularly during the Zhou dynasty and early imperial periods.
- The sacrifice was meant to secure divine favor for the army and ensure victory in battle.
- It was typically performed at the altar of the land god or before the army's banners.