to present (as a gift); to offer with respect
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to offer as a gift; to present with respect
honorificA formal and polite word, often used in written contexts or formal speech to show respect towards the recipient. It implies the act of giving is done with sincerity and deference.
Zhè这
fú幅
huà画
shì是
wǒ我
tè特
yì意
fèng奉
zèng赠
gěi给
nín您
de的
，
liáo聊
biǎo表
jìng敬
yì意
。
This painting is something I specifically offer to you as a gift, to express my respect.
Tā他
jiāng将
zì自
jǐ己
de的
xīn新
shū书
fèng奉
zèng赠
gěi给
mǔ母
xiào校
tú图
shū书
guǎn馆
。
He presented his new book to his alma mater's library as a gift.
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Cǐ此
wéi为
bó薄
lǐ礼
，
jǐn谨
cǐ此
fèng奉
zèng赠
，
wàn万
wàng望
xiào笑
nà纳
。
This is but a humble gift, respectfully offered to you. I sincerely hope you will accept it.