No. 7,123 in Chinese
祭奠
To hold a memorial ceremony for the deceased.
In a sentence
每年我们都会去墓地祭奠先祖。
Every year, we go to the cemetery to commemorate our ancestors.
祭奠 in this sentence means 'to commemorate or pay respects to the deceased,' typically in a ceremonial or honoring way.
他深切且庄重地祭奠了逝去的朋友。
He earnestly and solemnly commemorated his departed friend.
祭奠 here expresses the act of holding a solemn occasion to honor someone who has passed away, demonstrating sincerity and respect.
在清明节时，大家通常祭奠故人，追忆往昔。
During the Qingming Festival, people usually commemorate the deceased and reminisce about the past.
祭奠 in this context implies a cultural tradition where homage and respect are paid to deceased loved ones during a specific time or event.
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