獻 (xiàn) - To offer, present, dedicate, or contribute & to show or display

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xiàn ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

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獻 · xiàn

To offer, present, dedicate, or contribute;

to show or display;

used in contexts of presenting gifts, showing respect, or making contributions.

To offer, present, dedicate, or contributeto show or displayused in contexts of presenting gifts, showing respect,

Usage highlights

To offer a giftTo donate bloodTo present a planTo dedicate oneselfTo offer congratulationsTo contribute meritorious service

Synonyms

  • 贡— To tribute or offer (usually to a superior)
  • 奉— To offer or present respectfully
  • 呈— To submit or present (documents, gifts)

Antonyms

  • 取— To take or receive
  • 收— To receive or accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He offered flowers to the guest (献花).
  • They donated blood at the hospital (献血).
  • The scholar presented his research (献上研究).
  • She dedicated her life to education (献身教育).

Collocations

  • To offer a gift(献礼)
  • To donate blood(献血)
  • To present a plan(献策)
  • To dedicate oneself(献身)
  • To offer congratulations(献贺)
  • To contribute meritorious service(献功)

Idioms

  • To offer a plan or strategy(献计献策)
  • To offer oneself as a sacrifice(献祭牺牲)
  • To present a treasure(献宝)
  • To offer one's loyalty(献忠)
  • To dedicate one's youth(献青春)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in ritual contexts for presenting offerings to deities or superiors.
  • Common in formal contexts for showing respect, gratitude, or making contributions to a cause.
  • Associated with self-sacrifice and dedication in both historical and modern contexts.

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