"libation" in Chinese (Traditional)

• 奠酒
• 祭酒 (儀式性獻酒)

Definition

奠酒是指在儀式上獻給神靈、祖先或亡者的飲品，通常是含酒精的飲料。

Usage Notes (Chinese (Traditional))

“奠酒”常見於正式、宗教或歷史場合，日常對話中很少見，有時會幽默地指喝酒。在儀式中常用“獻奠”。

Examples

He poured a libation for his ancestors at the memorial.

他在紀念儀式上為祖先獻上了**奠酒**。

The priest offered a libation during the ceremony.

神父在儀式中獻上了**奠酒**。

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

在許多文化中，**奠酒**是傳統儀式的一部分。

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

敬酒後，他開玩笑地說自己的飲品是**奠酒**。

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

她為節日準備了一份用葡萄酒和香草製成的特別**奠酒**。

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

餐後，他們舉杯並在地上倒了一點**奠酒**。