present flowers; lay a wreath
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to present flowers to; to lay a wreath
formalUsed in formal or ceremonial contexts to show respect or honor. Distinct from casual flower-giving (送花).
Wǒ我
men们
xiàng向
liè烈
shì士
mù墓
xiàn献
huā花
。
We presented flowers at the martyr's tomb.
Xué学
shēng生
dài代
biǎo表
xiàng向
lǎo老
shī师
xiàn献
huā花
。
Student representatives presented flowers to the teacher.
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Yí仪
shì式
shàng上
，
lái来
bīn宾
xiàng向
jì纪
niàn念
bēi碑
xiàn献
huā花
。
During the ceremony, guests laid flowers at the memorial monument.
Tā他
zǒu走
shàng上
wǔ舞
tái台
，
xiàng向
guān观
zhòng众
xiàn献
huā花
zhì致
xiè谢
。
He walked onto the stage and presented flowers to the audience to express his gratitude.