verb, archaic, literary
to offer sacrifices to heaven and earth outside the city (of an emperor) (syn.) 郊祭
郊祀 [－－]
Jyutping Pinyin
jiāo sì
Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
pair of annual sacrificial ceremonies held by the emperor in ancient times: one in the southern suburbs of the capital (bringing offerings to Heaven) and another in the northern suburbs (with offerings to Earth)