禂 (dǎo) - To pray for the well-being of livestock & ancient ritual prayer for animals' health and prosperity.

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禂 · dǎo

To pray for the well-being of livestock;

ancient ritual prayer for animals' health and prosperity.

To pray for the well-being of livestockancient ritual prayer for animals' health and prosperity.

Usage highlights

Pray for livestockRitual prayer ceremonyPrayer for animalsAnimal blessing ritualLivestock protection prayer

Synonyms

  • 祷— to pray, offer prayers
  • 祈— to pray, beseech

Antonyms

  • 咒— to curse, cast spells

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient ritual involved praying for livestock (禂牲).
  • Farmers would perform ceremonies to ensure animal health (禂祭).
  • The character appears in classical texts about animal husbandry (禂祷).

Collocations

  • Pray for livestock(禂牲)
  • Ritual prayer ceremony(禂祭)
  • Prayer for animals(禂祷)
  • Animal blessing ritual(禂礼)
  • Livestock protection prayer(禂护)

Idioms

  • Pray for the prosperity of the six domestic animals(禂六畜)
  • Sacrifice and pray for livestock(祭禂)
  • Ritual prayer for animal well-being(禂牲之礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from ancient Chinese agricultural society where livestock were crucial assets.
  • Reflects the importance of animal husbandry in traditional Chinese economy and rituals.
  • Appears primarily in classical texts and historical records rather than modern usage.

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