How to write 犧

犧 xī 〈名〉 【本义】: 做祭品用的毛色純一的牲畜 [En.] A domestic animal of a uniform color for sacrifice 1. 古代稱做祭品用的純色牲畜 [En.] An ancient term for domestic animals of uniform color used as offerings. - 例如: 犧牲 (A common term for sacrificial offerings, specifically animals of uniform color). - 如“為了崇高的目的舍去自己的生命或權利等, 如‘為祖國不怕流血犧牲’” [En.] For high ideals, sacrificing one's life or rights, such as "Not fearing to shed blood for the motherland." - 如“他犧牲自己的休息時間，突擊完成了任務” [En.] He sacrificed his rest time to complete the task. Example phrases: - 犧牛 (A pure-colored cow used for sacrifice) - 犧羊 (A pure-colored sheep used for sacrifice) - 犧牢 (Cattle, sheep, or pigs used for feasting or sacrifices) - 犧宰 (An official in ancient times responsible for overseeing sacrificial animals) 2. 指伏羲氏 [En.] Referring to Fuxi. Example phrases: - 犧年 (The era of Fuxi; a metaphor for an era of peace and prosperity) - 犧皇 (Fuxi, a title referring to him) 3. 酒樽名 [En.] Name of a wine vessel (formerly pronounced suō, now pronounced xī). Example phrases: - 犧人 (An official responsible for providing wine) - 犧羽 (Bird motifs carved on ancient wine vessels) - 犧杓 (Alternative name for a ladle)