Character breakdown
Study each Hanzi separately, then return to the complete word so pronunciation, meaning, and movement stay connected.
How to learn 牙祭
Listen once without reading, repeat the pinyin with its tones, then write every character in sequence. Finally, recall the complete meaning instead of memorizing each character as an isolated translation.
When the word appears in a sentence, check whether its part of speech and meaning match the definition shown here. Chinese words can change nuance with context.
Words with the same characters
Compare how a familiar Hanzi changes meaning inside another word.
tooth; ivory; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
牙刷yáshuātoothbrush; CL:把[ba3]
牙膏yágāotoothpaste; CL:管[guan3]
牙齿yáchǐtooth; dental; CL:顆|颗[ke1]
祭jìto offer a sacrifice to (gods or ancestors); (in classical novels) to recite an incantation to activate a magic weapon; to wield (sth magic); (bound form) ceremony; (Tw) (bound form) (celebratory) festival
祭奠jìdiànto offer sacrifices (to one's ancestors); to hold or attend a memorial service