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What does mean?

Traveler reading for VibeHanzi · seen at 1 published landmark

What it means

shrine; commemorative temple

In this place

The shrine noun — remembrance halls, not bazaar worship street.

Remember this

Spot 祠 on the gate and expect commemorative halls — quieter boards, statue courts, stele shade — not a crowded folk-temple street fair.

Where you’ll see it

Quick answers

What does 祠 (cí) mean for travelers?
shrine; commemorative temple
Where will I see 祠 in China?
On VibeHanzi it is taught at Wuhou Shrine. Each spot page shows the plaque context; Match locks the reading in under a minute.
How do I remember 祠 on the street?
Spot 祠 on the gate and expect commemorative halls — quieter boards, statue courts, stele shade — not a crowded folk-temple street fair.