noun
shrine or monument for a living person
Historical term for a monument, such as a stela or small shrine, erected to honor a person still alive, often a revered figure or living god. Rare in modern usage.
中国の歴史書には、民衆が地方官のために生祠を建てた記録が残っている。
Chinese historical records note that the people built a living-person shrine for a local official.