Definition
敬奉 is a formal verb that combines 敬 (respect) and 奉 (to offer/present). It has two main uses: (1) religious — to worship or make offerings to deities or ancestors with reverence; (2) social — to respectfully present something (a gift, a document) to a superior or elder, or to act according to someone's instructions. It carries a strong tone of deference and is mostly found in written or ceremonial contexts, not everyday conversation.
v.
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 Chūnjié, tāmen dōu huì jìng fèng zǔxiān.Every Spring Festival, they piously worship their ancestors.
- 敬奉。Tā jìng fèng gěi lǎoshī yí fèn zhēnguì de lǐwù.He respectfully presented a precious gift to the teacher.
- 敬奉。Wǒmen yīngdāng jìng fèng zhǎngbèi de jiàohuì.We should respectfully follow the teachings of our elders.
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