Learn to Write Chinese Characters with Video Tutorials
Watch the video of writing the Chinese character "粢", learn the correct stroke order (笔顺) of the character "粢", and master the standard way of writing the character "粢".
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粢 [zī]
[noun]
【Original meaning】: Grain used for sacrifices in ancient times.
【Character formation】: Pictophonetic; consisting of "rice" and a phonetic component.
1. 稷,即谷子 (millet)
引: 《玉篇》:粢,稷米也。
2. 特指祭祀用的谷物 (grain for sacrificing)
例: 如:粢食(古代祭祀时用的以黍、稷所作的饭食); 粢盛(古代盛在祭器内以供祭祀的谷物)
3. 谷类的总称 (various kinds of grain)
引: 《国语》:上帝之粢盛于是乎出。
粢 is an ancient term signifying grain traditionally used in sacrificial rites, often involving specific types such as millet. It encompasses the general category of grains as well.