祭祖

jìzǔ
verb #42,984

Meanings

  1. 1 to make offerings to one's ancestors; to perform ancestral rites

Examples

HSK 6
Qīngmíngjié wǒmen quánjiā huí lǎojiā jìzǔ.
During Qingming Festival our whole family goes back home to pay respects to ancestors.
HSK 7-9
Chúxī wǎnshang yào xiān jìzǔ zài chī niányèfàn.
On New Year's Eve, offerings to ancestors come before the reunion dinner.

Tips

culture
Core of Chinese family religion. Key occasions: 清明节 (Tomb-Sweeping, spring), 中元节 (Ghost Festival, 7th lunar month), 除夕 (New Year's Eve), and death anniversaries. Typical offerings include incense, food, tea/wine, and burning joss paper (烧纸钱).

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