sinh lễ
Definition
- Noun:
- Live animal sacrifice: A traditional ritual offering consisting of a live animal, such as a buffalo, cow, goat, or pig, used in certain ceremonial or religious contexts.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Lễ cúng thần làng thường có sinh lễ là một con trâu. (The village deity worship ceremony often includes a live animal sacrifice of a buffalo.)
- Sinh lễ trong đám tang xưa là không thể thiếu. (The live animal sacrifice was indispensable in traditional funerals.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is specific to traditional and anthropological contexts, describing a practice more common in historical or certain cultural/religious rituals rather than everyday modern life.
Variants and Related Words
- Lễ vật (n): offering, ritual gift (a broader term that can include as well as other items like food, fruit, or incense).
- Lễ vật dâng lên bàn thờ rất phong phú. (The offerings placed on the altar are very diverse.)
Synonyms
- Animal sacrifice: The act of killing an animal as an offering.
- Ritual offering: A general term for items presented in a ceremony.
Related Cultural Notes
- Sinh lễ is deeply rooted in East Asian, particularly Vietnamese, traditional beliefs and folk religion. It reflects practices where live animals were offered to deities, spirits, or ancestors to seek blessings, give thanks, or perform important rites of passage.