jat6佾
Jyutpingjat6
Yaleyath
Definition
A row of dancers performing at traditional ancestral sacrifices.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the ancient Chinese ritual dance performed in rows during sacrificial ceremonies. It is almost exclusively encountered in historical or academic contexts rather than daily life. You will rarely hear it outside of discussions regarding traditional customs or Confucian rituals.
Measure word
haang4行hànghExamples
keoi5 dei6 paai4 gan2 jat6 mou5 aa4
佢哋排緊佾舞呀。
They are practicing the ritual dance.
le1 coeng4 jat6 mou5 gei2 si4 hoi1 ci2
呢場佾舞幾時開始？
When does this ritual dance start?
Related words
Common phrases
baat3 jat6
八佾
eight rows of dancers
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common word 舞, as 佾 is restricted to formal, historical ritual contexts. It is not a general term for dancing.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
Grammar guides
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