worship piously; offer respectfully
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesverb
to worship piously; to revere and offer sacrifices to (deities, ancestors, etc.)
formalUsed in religious, spiritual, or ancestral contexts to indicate sincere devotion and ritual offering.
Cūn村
mín民
men们
jìng敬
fèng奉
shān山
shén神
，
qí祈
qiú求
fēng风
tiáo调
yǔ雨
shùn顺
。
The villagers worship the mountain god, praying for favorable weather.
Jìng敬
fèng奉
zǔ祖
xiān先
shì是
wǒ我
men们
jiā家
zú族
shì世
dài代
xiāng相
chuán传
de的
chuán传
tǒng统
。
Worshipping ancestors is a tradition passed down through generations in our family.
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Zhè这
zuò座
gǔ古
miào庙
jìng敬
fèng奉
guān观
yīn音
pú菩
sà萨
，
xiāng香
huǒ火
shí十
fēn分
wàng旺
shèng盛
。
This ancient temple enshrines and worships Guanyin Bodhisattva, and it enjoys very prosperous incense offerings.
verb
to present respectfully; to offer with reverence (gifts, tribute, etc.)
formalUsed in formal or ceremonial contexts when offering gifts to superiors, elders, or guests to show deep respect.
Tā他
xiàng向
guó国
wáng王
jìng敬
fèng奉
jǐn锦
duàn缎
yī一
pǐ匹
。
He respectfully presented a bolt of brocade to the king.
Shǐ使
zhě者
jìng敬
fèng奉
gòng贡
pǐn品
，
yǐ以
shì示
chén臣
fú服
。
The envoy offered tribute to demonstrate submission.
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Wǒ我
jìng敬
fèng奉
bó薄
lǐ礼
yī一
fèn份
，
zhù祝
nín您
shòu寿
bǐ比
nán南
shān山
。
I respectfully present a small gift, wishing you a long life like the Southern Mountain.