"libation" in Chinese (Simplified)

• 奠酒
• 祭酒 (仪式性献酒)

Definition

奠酒是指在仪式上献给神灵、祖先或逝者的饮品，通常为酒精饮料。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Simplified))

“奠酒”多用于正式、宗教、历史场合，在日常生活中很少使用。有时可以幽默地用来指喝一杯酒。在宗教和仪式中常用'献奠'。

Examples

He poured a libation for his ancestors at the memorial.

他在纪念仪式上为祖先献上了**奠酒**。

The priest offered a libation during the ceremony.

神父在仪式中献上了**奠酒**。

In many cultures, a libation is part of traditional rituals.

在许多文化中，**奠酒**是传统仪式的一部分。

After making a toast, he jokingly called his drink a libation.

敬酒后，他开玩笑地称自己的饮料为**奠酒**。

She prepared a special libation with wine and herbs for the festival.

她为节日准备了一份用葡萄酒和香草制成的特别**奠酒**。

At the end of the meal, they raised their glasses and poured out a small libation on the ground.

饭后，他们举杯并在地上倒了一点**奠酒**。