Definition
祭献 means 'to sacrifice' in the ritual or religious sense — offering something valuable (an animal, object, or even one's life) to a deity or ancestor. It's a formal, literary verb, distinct from the everyday word 牺牲 (which also covers 'to sacrifice' in a figurative sense like giving up time or comfort). Use 祭献 when describing ancient ceremonies, religious rites, or solemn offerings.
v.
to sacrifice (as a religious or ritual offering)
Examples
- 祭献。Gǔdài rén yòng niú yáng jì shénlíng.Ancient people sacrificed cattle and sheep to the gods.
- 祭献。Tāmen měinián dōu huì jǔxíng jì yíshì.They hold a sacrifice ceremony every year.
- 祭献。Zhè zuò miào lǐ céngjīng jì guò hěn duō shēngchù.Many livestock were once sacrificed in this temple.
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