Jingxiang

Jingxiang is a Chinese word that means "offering incense." In China, people like to burn incense and offer it to their ancestors or to Buddha.

So imagine you are visiting your grandparents' house in China. Before you enter their house, you see a small shrine or temple with a pot of incense burning. Your grandma or grandpa might light some of the incense sticks and place them in front of the photos or statues of your ancestors or Buddha while saying prayers or offering gifts.

This is called jingxiang. It's like showing respect and love to your ancestors or Buddha by burning incense as a sign of gratitude and honor. It's a way of saying "thank you" to those who came before and to ask for their blessings and protection. It's an important tradition for many Chinese families and is usually done during special occasions or festivals.