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放焰口
fàngyànkǒu
1. to feed the starving ghosts (i.e. offer sacrifice to protect the departed spirit)

Character Breakdown

放
fàng
to release, to liberate, to free
HSK 3 8 丶
焰
yàn
flame, blaze; glowing, blazing
HSK 6 12 丶
口
kǒu
mouth; entrance, gate, opening
HSK 3 3 丶

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