郊祀

郊祀
jiāo

pair 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)

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MEANING

MEANING

  1. noun

    pair 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)

    • Jiao sacrifice was a ritual ceremony performed by emperors in ancient times.

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