軷 (bá) - Ba — a ritual in ancient China involving & also refers to the mound of earth upon

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軷 · bá

Ba — a ritual in ancient China involving the sacrifice of a god of the road before a journey to ensure safe passage;

also refers to the mound of earth upon which the sacrifice was performed.

Ba — a ritual in ancient China involvingalso refers to the mound of earth upon

Usage highlights

Ba ritualPerform BaSet up the Ba moundRoad god BaBa sacrifice
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Usage & contexts

Examples

  • They performed the Ba ritual (行軷) before the envoy's departure.
  • The ancient text describes the Ba ceremony (軷祭).
  • The mound for the road god sacrifice is called Ba (設軷).

Collocations

  • Ba ritual(軷祭)
  • Perform Ba(行軷)
  • Set up the Ba mound(設軷)
  • Road god Ba(道軷)
  • Ba sacrifice(軷祀)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The Ba ritual was an ancient Chinese practice to pray for safety before long journeys.
  • It involved sacrificing to the god of the road, often on a mound of earth.
  • Mentioned in classical texts like the Rites of Zhou, reflecting early Chinese religious customs.

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