HSK C7-9/V7-9
Correct
祭
/ zhài /
Strokes
Definition
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors)/memorial ceremony/(in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon/(lit. and fig.) to wield
Example
As a Verb
offer sacrifices to
1
Zhàishén
祭神
qíyǔ
祈雨
offer sacrifices to Heaven and pray for rain
2
Jì
祭
zǔzōng
祖宗
offer sacrifices to one's ancestors
3
Zhàitiān
祭天
worship Heaven
As a Verb
hold a memorial service for
4
Gōngjì
公祭
sǐnàn
死难
lièshì
烈士
hold a public memorial service for martyrs
As a Verb
wield (sth magic)