禷 (lèi) - A sacrificial ceremony to report to heaven or

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禷 · lèi

A sacrificial ceremony to report to heaven or ancestors, especially after a successful military campaign or significant event.

A sacrificial ceremony to report to heaven or

Usage highlights

Sacrificial ceremonyReport to heaven ceremonyRitual procedureMilitary victory sacrificeAncestral reporting ceremonyGrand sacrificial rite

Synonyms

  • 祭— sacrifice; worship
  • 祀— offer sacrifices to gods or ancestors

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor performed the sacrificial ceremony (禷礼) after the victory.
  • They held a grand ceremony to report to heaven (告天禷).
  • The ancient text records the ritual procedure (禷仪).

Collocations

  • Sacrificial ceremony(禷礼)
  • Report to heaven ceremony(告天禷)
  • Ritual procedure(禷仪)
  • Military victory sacrifice(军功禷)
  • Ancestral reporting ceremony(告祖禷)
  • Grand sacrificial rite(大禷)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 禷 was an important state ritual in ancient China, typically performed by the emperor to report major achievements to heaven or ancestors.
  • This character reflects the deep connection between political power and religious rituals in traditional Chinese culture.
  • The ceremony was most commonly held after military victories or significant national events.

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