步罡踏斗 — “A ritualistic footwork performed by Taoist priests”
步罡踏斗 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a ritualistic footwork performed by Taoist priests”. Especially during ceremonies to communicate with celestial beings, invoke spirits, or ward off evil, symbolizing a connection with the Big Dipper stars. Literally, “stepping on the Handle of the Dipper and treading on the Dipper”.
步罡踏斗 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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What does 步罡踏斗 mean?
步罡踏斗 (bù gāng tà dǒu) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “a ritualistic footwork performed by Taoist priests”.
How do you pronounce 步罡踏斗?
步罡踏斗 is pronounced bù gāng tà dǒu in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 步罡踏斗 literally mean?
Literally, 步罡踏斗 means “stepping on the Handle of the Dipper and treading on the Dipper”. It is used to mean “a ritualistic footwork performed by Taoist priests”.
What is the Chinese definition of 步罡踏斗?
道士礼拜星宿、召遣神灵的一种动作。其步行转折，宛如踏在罡星斗宿之上，故称。罡，北斗七星之柄。斗，北斗星。