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hương hoả

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ancestral worship
Noun
ancestral worship
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Meaning
3 senses
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Sense 1 Noun
ancestral worship Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

This refers to the traditional practice of offering sacrifices and worshiping ancestors to show deep respect and remembrance.

vi Gia đình anh ấy luôn gìn giữ việc hương hỏa cho tổ tiên.

en His family always maintains ancestral worship for their ancestors.

Sense 2 Noun
burning incense Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

This term refers to the act of burning incense or joss sticks during religious ceremonies or while performing ancestral worship.

vi Bà tôi thường thắp hương hỏa trên bàn thờ mỗi sáng.

en My grandmother often burns incense on the altar every morning.

Sense 3 Noun
ancestral property Culture, Arts & Proper NamesTheme

This refers to family property that is passed down specifically for the purpose of maintaining ancestral worship and ceremonies.

vi Ngôi nhà cổ này là phần hương hỏa của gia đình chúng tôi.

en This ancient house is our family's ancestral property.

Parts
hương / hoả / 香火
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Chinese characters Source-aligned
Representative candidate
香火
Candidates by syllable
hương 香 hoả 火
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hướng hóa / hương hoa / hương hỏa
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sông hương / gia hương / hồi hương / li hương …
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