libation in Chinese
libation in Chinese is 奠, 奠祭 — libation means the act of pouring out a drink, usually wine, as an offering to a god.
libation in Chinese
奠
Pronounced: diàn
The act of pouring a liquid, most often wine, in sacrifice on the ground, on a ritual object, or on a victim, in honor of some deity.
奠祭
Pronounced: diàn jì
(often, _, humorous) A beverage, especially an alcoholic one.
What does "libation" mean?
- noun The act of pouring out a drink, usually wine, as an offering to a god.
- noun The drink that is poured out in this way.
- noun (informal) A drink, especially one containing alcohol.
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What is "libation" in Chinese?
"libation" in Chinese is 奠, 奠祭. libation means: The act of pouring out a drink, usually wine, as an offering to a god.
How do you pronounce 奠?
"libation" in Chinese is 奠, pronounced "diàn".
Are there other ways to say "libation" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "libation": 奠, 奠祭.
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