斗酒只鸡

斗酒只鸡
dǒujiǔzhī

lit. a chicken and a bottle of wine (idiom); fig. ready to make an offering to the deceased, or to entertain guests

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MEANING

MEANING

  1. noun

    lit. a chicken and a bottle of wine (idiom); fig. ready to make an offering to the deceased, or to entertain guests

    • A measure of wine and a single chicken were common offerings in ancient sacrificial rituals.

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CHARACTER ANALYSIS

A ladle with a handle used for scooping wine or measuring grain in ancient times.

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