稷 (jì) - Millet — a type of grain, one of & also refers to the God of Grains or

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Millet — a type of grain, one of the Five Grains of ancient China;

also refers to the God of Grains or the spirit of agriculture;

historically used to refer to the state and society.

Millet — a type of grain, one ofalso refers to the God of Grains orhistorically used to refer to the state and

Usage highlights

God of GrainsAltar of the God of GrainsMillet grainState and societySacrifice to the God of GrainsLord of Millet

Synonyms

  • 谷— grain, cereal
  • 粟— millet, grain

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Millet was a staple crop in ancient China (稷米).
  • The God of Grains was worshipped for good harvests (稷神).
  • The term '社稷' refers to the state and society (社稷).
  • He made offerings at the altar of the God of Grains (稷坛).

Collocations

  • God of Grains(稷神)
  • Altar of the God of Grains(稷坛)
  • Millet grain(稷米)
  • State and society(社稷)
  • Sacrifice to the God of Grains(祭稷)
  • Lord of Millet(后稷)

Idioms

  • The state and the people(社稷)
  • Lord Millet, a legendary agricultural deity(后稷)
  • Altars of Soil and Grain(社稷坛)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Lord Millet (后稷) is a legendary figure in Chinese mythology, credited with teaching agriculture.
  • In imperial China, '社稷' (Sheji) symbolized the state, with rituals performed at the Altars of Soil and Grain.
  • Millet was one of the most important grains in ancient Chinese agriculture and diet.

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