贡
tribute; offering; recommend
Meanings
4 senses · 20 examplesverb
to offer tribute; to present as tribute
archaicHistorical term for feudal tribute system.
Ancient vassal states had to offer rare treasures to the imperial court every year.
They offered a lot of rice as tribute to the king.
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The Silk Road was also a channel for various countries to present tribute to the Central Plains.
This painting depicts foreign envoys coming to present horses as tribute.
Local specialties were selected as tribute and sent into the palace.
noun
tribute; articles of tribute
archaicRefers to the actual goods offered.
These exquisite porcelain pieces are tribute for the emperor.
Every year, the feudal lords had to pay tribute to the central government.
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The list details this year's tribute items.
He was responsible for receiving and managing tribute from various regions.
This silk was once a very valuable tribute.
verb
to recommend (a scholar) for imperial examination; to present talent
archaicHistorical term for recommending scholars to the imperial examination system.
He was recommended by the local official to go to the capital to take the imperial examination.
The Imperial Examination Hall was an important place for selecting talent in ancient times.
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Becoming a recommended scholar was the dream of many scholars.
This system allowed local authorities to recommend capable individuals.
He was recommended to the imperial court and later became an official.
noun
a surname
neutralUsed as a Chinese surname.
Mr. Gong is the general manager of our company.
In history, there was a famous scholar named Gong Yu.
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Many people in this village have the surname Gong.
Ms. Gong has great achievements in the field of art.
Although the surname Gong is not very common, it also has a long history.