chóu shéndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
to offer thanks to the gods
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

酬神 酬神 [chou2 shen2] /to offer thanks to the gods/

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  • 酬
    chóu

    to entertain / to repay / to return / to reward / to compensate / to reply / to answer

  • 神
    shén

    god / deity / supernatural / magical / mysterious / spirit / mind / energy / lively / expressive / look / expression / (coll.) awesome / amazing

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