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  1. 古代帝王郊外祭祀天地典禮左傳·》:郊祀后稷農事。」文選·揚雄·甘泉》:上方郊祀甘泉后土繼嗣。」郊社」。

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)​