敬献 (jìng xiàn) — to present or offer with great respect (in formal or ceremonial contexts)
Definition
A formal/ceremonial verb meaning 'to present with deep respect' — typically used for gifts, wreaths, or works offered to a person of high status or to a memorial. Far more formal than everyday verbs like 给 or 送.
idiom
to present or offer with great respect (in formal or ceremonial contexts)
Examples
- ，敬献。Zài qīng míng jié, rén men xiàng liè shì mù jìng xiàn huā quān.During Qingming Festival, people present wreaths at martyrs' tombs with great respect.
- 敬献。Yì shù jiā jiāng zì jǐ de zuò pǐn jìng xiàn gěi bó wù guǎn.The artist presented his work to the museum with great respect.
- 敬献。Dài biǎo tuán xiàng guó wáng jìng xiàn le zhēn guì de lǐ wù.The delegation presented precious gifts to the king with great respect.
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