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March 24, 2026
奉fèng(feng4)
The character 奉 (fèng) primarily means to offer, present, or pay tribute, often in a respectful manner towards superiors, ancestors, or deities. It conveys a sense of reverence and duty, commonly used in formal contexts such as ceremonies and rituals, where respect and esteem are paramount.
Strokes8Radical大Frequency#6597DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, offering tribute to ancestors during festivals like Qingming or Ching Ming Festival is a crucial practice, demonstrating the respect embodied in the character 奉. This act reinforces familial bonds and the importance of honoring past generations.
Memory Tip
Imagine a servant (the radical '奉' resembles a person) offering a gift (the meaning of 'to offer') in a grand ceremony. Visualize this servant bowing respectfully (fèng) while presenting the gift to a superior, reinforcing the character's connection to respect and honoring tradition.
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AI Study Notes for 奉
Quick Contrast
奉 (fèng) vs 送 (sòng) — use 奉 for respectful offerings to superiors or deities, while 送 refers to giving or sending something to someone.
Usage Notes
Learners often confuse 奉 with similar verbs like 送 (sòng, to send) or 提供 (tígōng, to provide). It's important to use 奉 in formal situations when addressing or presenting to someone of higher status. Pay attention to the politeness level when incorporating it into conversations.
HSK Study Tips
While 奉 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it is relevant for HSK 5 and above due to its formal usage in contexts involving respect. Students should focus on its combinations with other words, such as 奉献 (fèngxiàn, to contribute) and understand its applications in both spoken and written Chinese.
Common Mistakes
Learners might mistakenly use 奉 in informal contexts, such as casual greetings or small talk. For example, saying '我奉你' (I offer you) is incorrect; instead, use more casual language appropriate for the situation.
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Pronunciation of 奉
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Phonosemantic compound. 廾 represents the meaning and 丰 represents the sound.
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Character Formation Type
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Decomposition of 奉
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How to say to offer (tribute) in Chinese
“to offer (tribute)” in Chinese is奉fèng
The character 奉 (fèng) primarily means to offer, present, or pay tribute, often in a respectful manner towards superiors, ancestors, or deities. It conveys a sense of reverence and duty, commonly used in formal contexts such as ceremonies and rituals, where respect and esteem are paramount.
When to use 奉
Learners often confuse 奉 with similar verbs like 送 (sòng, to send) or 提供 (tígōng, to provide). It's important to use 奉 in formal situations when addressing or presenting to someone of higher status. Pay attention to the politeness level when incorporating it into conversations.
奉 or something close to it
奉 (fèng) vs 送 (sòng) — use 奉 for respectful offerings to superiors or deities, while 送 refers to giving or sending something to someone.
What learners get wrong
Learners might mistakenly use 奉 in informal contexts, such as casual greetings or small talk. For example, saying '我奉你' (I offer you) is incorrect; instead, use more casual language appropriate for the situation.
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Grammar Patterns of 奉
奉 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 8 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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Complete the Sentence
我再也无可____告了，这本是重大的秘密。
I can't say any more, it's meant to be a big secret.
