郊
祀
郊
祀
Definitions2 characters sacrificial ceremonies emperor ancient times: southern suburbs capital (bringing offerings Heaven) another northern suburbs (with offerings Earth)
Usage•••frequent
Pronunciations
郊
祀
As word
1pair of annual sacrificial ceremonies held by the emperor in ancient times: one in the southern suburbs of the capital (bringing offerings to Heaven) and another in the northern suburbs (with offerings to Earth)
2pair of annual sacrificial ceremonies held by the emperor in ancient times: one in the southern suburbs of the capital (bringing offerings to Heaven) and another in the northern suburbs (with offerings to Earth)