郊祀

jiāo sì
Dictionary entry
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)

What does 郊祀 mean?

郊祀 (jiāo sì) has the following dictionary meaning.

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)

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郊祀
jiāo sì
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