To offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors in Chinese: 祭祀 (jì sì)

jì sì

to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors

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  1. 1to offer sacrifices to the gods or ancestors

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Zhuyin

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ㄐㄧˋ

/ j/ iˋ/ fourth tone

ㄙˋ

/ sˋ/ fourth tone

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  • 古人用牛羊来祭祀祖先。

    gǔ rén yòng niú yáng lái jì sì zǔ xiān。

    Ancient people offered cattle and sheep in sacrifice to their ancestors.

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