wish, pray

is composed of the BuShou of (altar) and (elder brother). depicts a man speaking, while depicts an altar, so is the picture of a man chanting prayer in front of the altar, meaning wish or pray.

Vocabulary of 祝

  • 祝賀 (congratulations)
  • 廟祝 (acolyte in charge of a temple)
  • 祝酒 (drink a toast)

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