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Definitions

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

Words Containing 奠

奠定
diàn dìng

to establish

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

奠基
diàn jī

to lay a foundation

奠基人
diàn jī rén

founder

奠基石
diàn jī shí

foundation stone; cornerstone

奠基者
diàn jī zhě

founder

奠济宫
diàn jì gōng

Dianji Temple in Keelung, Taiwan

奠祭
diàn jì

pouring of wine on ground for sacrifice

奠都
diàn dū

to determine the position of the capital

奠酒
diàn jiǔ

a libation

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