供奉

gòngfèng

verb HSK 7 #27,770

Meanings

1 to enshrine and worship
2 to make offerings to
3 to consecrate

Characters

to offer; to supply

to offer reverently

Examples

庙里供奉着关公。

Miào lǐ gòngfèng zhe Guāngōng.

Guan Yu is enshrined in the temple.

他家供奉着祖先的牌位。

Tā jiā gòngfèng zhe zǔxiān de páiwèi.

His family enshrines their ancestors' memorial tablets.

Tips

culture

供奉 is associated with Chinese folk religion and Buddhism. Families may 供奉 ancestors, Buddha, or folk deities like 关公 (Guan Yu) or 财神 (God of Wealth).

Stroke Order

供 gōng

奉 fèng