献 (xiàn) - To offer, present, dedicate, or contribute & to show or demonstrate
献 · xiàn
To offer, present, dedicate, or contribute;
to show or demonstrate;
to donate.
To offer, present, dedicate, or contributeto show or demonstrateto donate.
Usage highlights
To dedicate oneselfTo present a giftTo donate bloodTo contribute a strategyTo offer a toastTo perform a song
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He dedicated his life to science (献身科学).
- They presented a gift to the guest (献上礼物).
- The singer performed a song for the audience (献唱一首歌).
- She donated blood at the hospital (献血).
Collocations
- To dedicate oneself(献身)
- To present a gift(献礼)
- To donate blood(献血)
- To contribute a strategy(献策)
- To offer a toast(献酒)
- To perform a song(献唱)
Idioms
- To offer a humble opinion(献曝之忱)
- To offer a ridiculous suggestion(献丑)
- To offer a plan or strategy(献计献策)
- To present a treasure(献宝)
- To offer oneself as a sacrifice(献祭)
Cultural background
FAQ- Historically associated with formal offerings to superiors, deities, or in ceremonial contexts.
- Implies a sense of respect, devotion, and voluntary contribution.
- Commonly used in modern contexts for charitable acts like blood donation (献血).