贡 (gòng) - tribute & offering

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gòng ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 贝

枫惠

贡 · gòng

tribute;

offering;

to present as tribute;

to contribute;

a surname

tributeofferingto present as tribute

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 献— to offer, to present
  • 供— to supply, to offer
  • 奉— to present respectfully

Antonyms

  • 索— to demand, to ask for
  • 取— to take, to receive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Ancient states paid tribute to the emperor (进贡).
  • He contributed valuable suggestions (贡献建议).
  • This is a tribute tea (贡茶).
  • The imperial examination system was called tribute student system (贡生制度).

Collocations

  • contribution(贡献)
  • tribute(贡品)
  • tribute tea(贡茶)
  • tribute rice(贡米)
  • tribute student(贡生)
  • pay tribute(进贡)

Idioms

  • Paying tribute and presenting treasures(贡禹弹冠)
  • Paying tribute to the court(纳贡称臣)
  • Making outstanding contributions(贡艺献功)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically refers to the tribute system where vassal states presented gifts to the Chinese emperor.
  • In imperial examination system, 'gongsheng' were students recommended to study at the Imperial Academy.
  • Used in names of products that were historically presented as tribute to the imperial court.

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