The story of 祀

sacrifice

祀 is composed of the BuShou of 示 (show, reveal) and 巳 (sixth earthly branch). 巳 is the picture of a fetus. Ancient Chinese valued birth of children, and they always prayed for children, so 巳 has the meaning of offering sacrifices, but then such meaning is represented by 祀.

Vocabulary of 祀

  • 祀神 (sacrifice to a god)
  • 奉祀 (offer sacrifice to)

Classification

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