祭祖

jìzǔ
verb #42,984

Meanings

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

Examples

Qīngmíng jié wǒmen quánjiā huí lǎojiā jìzǔ.
During Qingming Festival our whole family goes back home to pay respects to ancestors.
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).

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