禡 (mà) - Mà — refers to a military sacrifice or & a type of ancient Chinese ritual.

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禡 · mà

Mà — refers to a military sacrifice or ceremony performed before a campaign to pray for victory;

a type of ancient Chinese ritual.

Mà — refers to a military sacrifice ora type of ancient Chinese ritual.

Usage highlights

Military sacrificePrayer for victory ceremonyArmy flag ritualAncient military ceremonySacrifice to the god of warPre

Synonyms

  • 祭— sacrifice, worship (general term)
  • 祀— offer sacrifices, worship

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general performed the military sacrifice (禡祭) before battle.
  • Ancient armies held a ceremony to pray for victory (禡牙).
  • The ritual was conducted at the army flag (禡旗).

Collocations

  • Military sacrifice(禡祭)
  • Prayer for victory ceremony(禡牙)
  • Army flag ritual(禡旗)
  • Ancient military ceremony(禡礼)
  • Sacrifice to the god of war(禡神)
  • Pre-battle ritual(禡师)

Idioms

  • Perform the military sacrifice before departing(师出禡祭)
  • Sacrifice to the flags and set forth(禡旗出征)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originated from ancient Chinese military traditions during the Zhou dynasty.
  • The ceremony involved sacrificing to the god of war and army flags before military campaigns.
  • Reflects the importance of ritual and divine favor in traditional Chinese warfare.

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