祻 (gù) - To worship & to make sacrificial offerings

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gù ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

祻 · gù

To worship;

to make sacrificial offerings;

also refers to blessings or good fortune bestowed by deities.

To worshipto make sacrificial offeringsalso refers to blessings or good fortune bestowed

Usage highlights

To worship ancestorsTo offer sacrifices to heavenSacrificial ceremonyMemorial ceremonyTo sacrifice to godsSacrificial rites

Synonyms

  • 祭— to sacrifice; to worship
  • 祀— to worship; to offer sacrifices
  • 祷— to pray; to supplicate

Antonyms

  • 渎— to blaspheme; to profane
  • 亵— to disrespect; to profane

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They performed the ritual to worship the ancestors (祭祀祖先).
  • The ceremony involves offering sacrifices to heaven (祭天).
  • He made a sacrifice to pray for good harvest (祭神求丰收).
  • The annual festival includes sacrificial rites (祭典).

Collocations

  • To worship ancestors(祭祖)
  • To offer sacrifices to heaven(祭天)
  • Sacrificial ceremony(祭祀)
  • Memorial ceremony(祭奠)
  • To sacrifice to gods(祭神)
  • Sacrificial rites(祭礼)

Idioms

  • To worship heaven and earth(祭天祀地)
  • Spring and autumn sacrifices(春秋祭祀)
  • To offer sacrifices to mountains and rivers(祭山祭水)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rooted in ancient Chinese ritual culture where sacrifices were made to ancestors, heaven, and deities for blessings and protection.
  • Reflects the traditional belief in maintaining harmony between humans and the spiritual world through proper rituals.
  • The character embodies the concept of receiving divine favor through respectful worship practices.

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