祭酒 jì jiǔ

to offer a libation; senior member of a profession

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to offer a libation
  2. 2. senior member of a profession
  3. 3. important government post in imperial China
  4. 4. person who performs the libation before a banquet

Characters

Character Meaning
祭 jì
to offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors)
酒 jiǔ HSK 3
alcoholic beverage; liquor; wine (esp. rice wine)