祴 (gāi) - A ceremonial sash or ornament worn in ancient & also refers to a type of ancient ritual

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祴 · gāi

A ceremonial sash or ornament worn in ancient Chinese rituals;

also refers to a type of ancient ritual vessel or implement.

A ceremonial sash or ornament worn in ancientalso refers to a type of ancient ritual

Usage highlights

ceremonial sashritual ornamentancient ritual vesseltemple ceremonysacrificial implementformal attire

Synonyms

  • 带— sash, belt (general term)
  • 饰— ornament, decoration

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The priest wore a ceremonial sash (祴) during the ritual.
  • Ancient rituals often involved specific ornaments like the 祴.
  • This bronze vessel is identified as a 祴 used in Zhou dynasty ceremonies.
  • The 祴 was part of the formal attire for state ceremonies.

Collocations

  • ceremonial sash(祴带)
  • ritual ornament(礼祴)
  • ancient ritual vessel(古祴)
  • temple ceremony(庙祴)
  • sacrificial implement(祭祴)
  • formal attire(礼服祴)

Idioms

  • Rituals and music established(礼乐祴章)
  • Ceremonial implements in order(祴器有序)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 祴 was used in ancient Chinese state rituals and ceremonies, particularly during the Zhou dynasty.
  • It represents the formalization and codification of ritual practices in traditional Chinese culture.
  • The character reflects the importance of proper ceremonial conduct in ancient Chinese society.

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