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供奉
gòngfèng
Description
“供奉”是指把食物、香或花放在神像、佛像或祖先牌位前面，表示尊敬。
"供奉" means placing food, incense, or flowers before a deity statue, Buddha statue, or ancestral tablet to show respect.
很多家庭在过年的时候会供奉祖先。
Many families 供奉 their ancestors during the New Year.
Meanings
供奉gòngfèng
to make offerings to gods or ancestors
她每天在佛像前供奉鲜花。
She offers fresh flowers before the Buddha statue every day.
供奉gòngfèng
to enshrine; to worship (a deity)
这座庙里供奉着一位神。
A god is worshiped in this temple.
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Notes
- Etymology
供 (to offer) + 奉 (to present respectfully), both meaning respectful offering.
- Nuance
more formal and religious than 拜; implies placing offerings before deities or ancestors.
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