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joss house

/ˈdʒɒs haʊs/

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/ˈdʒɒs haʊs/informalobsolete
  • ruИсторический термин для китайского храма или святилища, особенно использовавшийся в Юго-Восточной Азии и западными людьми в XIX — начале XX века. Слово «joss» происходит от португальского «deus» (бог) через китайский пиджин-инглиш.

A historical term for a Chinese temple or shrine, particularly used in Southeast Asia and by Westerners in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The word 'joss' derives from the Portuguese 'deus' (god) via Chinese Pidgin English.

  1. C1formalbritish

    A Chinese temple or shrine, especially one used for worship of idols or ancestral spirits.

    ruКитайский храм

    • The sailors visited a joss house in the port city.
    • The old joss house was decorated with intricate carvings.
    • They burned incense at the joss house for good luck.