敬奉 (jìng fèng) — to piously worship or make offerings (to deities or ancestors); to respectfully offer or present (a gift, document, etc.); to respectfully act according to (instructions, advice)
Definition
A formal verb meaning to reverently offer or present — to deities/ancestors, or respectfully to a superior. Use it for worship and ceremonial gift-giving, not everyday actions.
verb
to piously worship or make offerings (to deities or ancestors)to respectfully offer or present (a gift, document, etc.)to respectfully act according to (instructions, advice)
Examples
- ，敬奉。Měi féng chūn jié, tā men dōu huì jìng fèng zǔ xiān.Every Spring Festival, they piously worship their ancestors.
- 敬奉。Tā jìng fèng gěi lǎo shī yí fèn zhēn guì de lǐ wù.He respectfully presented a precious gift to the teacher.
- 敬奉。Wǒ men yīng dāng jìng fèng zhǎng bèi de jiào huì.We should respectfully follow the teachings of our elders.
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