hương hoả
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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.
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.
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.