奉
offer; receive; respect; believe; serve; polite term
Meanings
7 senses · 32 examplesverb
to offer; to present (to superior/elder)
formalUsed specifically for presenting gifts, documents or items to people in higher positions or elders.
He presented a new book to his teacher.
Citizens have offered donations and supplies to the disaster area one after another.
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In ancient times, officials had to present memorials to the emperor.
During the Spring Festival, younger generations will give red envelopes to elders.
He presented New Year gifts to show his respect.
verb
to receive (from superior/elder)
formalUsed for accepting orders, instructions or gifts from people in higher positions or elders.
The general received orders from his superiors and immediately dispatched troops.
The minister received the emperor's edict to go to the disaster area to comfort the people.
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He followed his mother's instructions to take good care of his younger brother.
The employee followed the boss's request to work overtime to finish the project.
He accepted his teacher's teachings and studied diligently.
verb
to respect; to esteem
formalUsed to describe holding someone or something in high regard.
People all respect this scientist's academic achievements.
This work is regarded as a classic.
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He adheres to the principle of integrity first.
Ancient scholars regarded Confucius as a sage.
Everyone regards him as the benchmark of the industry.
verb
to believe in; to follow (a religion)
formalUsed for religious beliefs or adherence to a certain doctrine.
He has long believed in Buddhism and goes to the temple to burn incense every week.
People of this tribe regard the sun god as the highest deity.
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Many young people believe in science and oppose feudal superstitions.
He believes in Christianity and goes to church for Sunday service every week.
She follows Taoism and likes to study traditional Taoist culture.
verb
to serve; to wait on
formalUsed for taking care of elders or serving people in higher positions.
He has been taking care of his elderly parents for many years.
The maid attends to the daily life of the princess.
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He quit his job to go home and care for his sick father.
In ancient times, servants had to attend to all their master's needs.
She carefully cared for her mother-in-law who was paralyzed in bed.
verb
polite term for one's own actions involving others
formal_politeCommonly used in daily polite conversations, formal correspondence or business communication.
I take the liberty of asking you for help, and I am extremely grateful.
I will accompany you until the end.
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I advise you to think carefully about it.
I would like to inform everyone that the event time has been adjusted.
Hereby I offer my thanks to everyone for their support and help.
noun
surname Feng
A relatively common Chinese surname.
Mr. Feng is a new colleague of our company.
Teacher Feng is having class in the next classroom.