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奠

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Definitions

  1. 1. to fix
  2. 2. to settle
  3. 3. a libation to the dead

Words Containing 奠

奠基
diàn jī

to lay a foundation

奠定
diàn dìng

to establish

奠基者
diàn jī zhě

founder

祭奠
jì diàn

to offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors)

奠仪
diàn yí

a gift of money to the family of the deceased

奠济宫
diàn jì gōng

Dianji Temple in Keelung, Taiwan

奠基石
diàn jī shí

foundation stone; cornerstone

奠基人
diàn jī rén

founder

奠都
diàn dū

to determine the position of the capital

奠祭
diàn jì

pouring of wine on ground for sacrifice

奠酒
diàn jiǔ

a libation

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