祡 (chái) - Chái — a surname & also refers to bundles of firewood used in

祡Tone 2

chái ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

偲嫦

祡 · chái

Chái — a surname;

also refers to bundles of firewood used in ancient sacrificial ceremonies.

Chái — a surnamealso refers to bundles of firewood used in

Usage highlights

Chai surnameChai familyChai firewood sacrificeAncient Chai ritual

Synonyms

  • 柴— firewood; more common variant of the surname Chai

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He has the surname Chai (姓祡).
  • Ancient rituals used bundles of firewood (祡燎).
  • The Chai family (祡氏) has a long history.

Collocations

  • Chai surname(祡姓)
  • Chai family(祡氏)
  • Chai firewood sacrifice(祡燎)
  • Ancient Chai ritual(祡祀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to bundles of firewood used in ancient Chinese sacrificial ceremonies.
  • Later adopted as a surname, though relatively rare compared to the more common 柴.
  • The character reflects ancient religious practices involving fire and offerings.

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