尾牙

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Chinese

tail tooth; ivory
trad. (尾牙)
simp. #(尾牙)

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尾牙

  1. weiya, the worship of the Lord of the Land and the subsequent dinner party hosted by one's employer just prior to Chinese New Year, usually on the 16th day of the 12th month in the Chinese calendar

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