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Expressing 'to offer' or 'to present' with 献 (xiàn)
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Structure
献 + Object
Explanation
The verb 献 (xiàn) means "to offer," "to present," or "to dedicate," often used in formal or ceremonial contexts such as offering flowers, sacrifices, or performances. It conveys respect and sincerity in the act of giving. For example, 献花 means "to present flowers."
Examples
孩子们在舞台上向老师献花。
Háizimen zài wǔtái shàng xiàng lǎoshī xiànhuā.
The children presented flowers to the teacher on stage.
人们向纪念碑献上了鲜花。
Rénmen xiàng jìniànbēi xiànshàng le xiānhuā.
People laid flowers at the monument.
她在音乐会上献了一首歌。
Tā zài yīnyuèhuì shàng xiàn le yì shǒu gē.
She performed a song at the concert.