present respectfully; offer with reverence
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to present respectfully; to offer with reverence and respect
formalUsed in formal or ceremonial contexts when offering something to someone worthy of respect, such as elders, heroes, memorials, or superiors. Carries a connotation of solemnity and deference.
Xiàng向
liè烈
shì士
líng陵
mù墓
jìng敬
xiàn献
huā花
quān圈
。
They presented a wreath at the martyrs' memorial.
Xué学
sheng生
men们
xiàng向
lǎo老
shī师
jìng敬
xiàn献
xiān鲜
huā花
。
The students presented fresh flowers to their teacher with respect.
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Dài代
biǎo表
tuán团
xiàng向
guó国
wáng王
jìng敬
xiàn献
le了
zhēn珍
guì贵
de的
lǐ礼
wù物
。
The delegation presented precious gifts to the king with reverence.
Zài在
kāi开
mù幕
shì式
shàng上
，
tā他
jìng敬
xiàn献
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
huà画
zuò作
。
At the opening ceremony, he respectfully presented his own paintings.