禝 (jì) - Ji — ancient name for the god of & also refers to millet.

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jì ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

慧佳

禝 · jì

Ji — ancient name for the god of grains and agriculture in Chinese mythology;

also refers to millet.

Ji — ancient name for the god ofalso refers to millet.

Usage highlights

God of grainsSacrifice to JiJi and XieJi milletLord Ji

Synonyms

  • 稷— millet; god of grains (more common variant)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was revered as the god of grains (禝神).
  • The ancient ceremony honored the harvest deity (祭禝 ceremony).
  • Millet was a staple crop in ancient times (禝米).

Collocations

  • God of grains(禝神)
  • Sacrifice to Ji(祭禝)
  • Ji and Xie(禝契)
  • Ji millet(禝米)
  • Lord Ji(禝主)

Idioms

  • The contributions of Ji and Xie(禝契之功)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Ji is considered one of the primeval culture heroes in Chinese mythology, credited with introducing agriculture.
  • Often paired with Xie, another legendary minister, in historical texts praising foundational contributions to civilization.
  • The character appears in classical texts like the Book of Documents, emphasizing its ancient roots.

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