He climbed to a high position by offering bribes to his superiors.
Tips
usage
Two registers: literal religious offering (incense, fruit, food on an altar) vs. modern slang for bribery / sucking up to superiors. Context disambiguates.
culture
Traditional offerings (供品 gòngpǐn, offering items) include fruit, steamed buns, tea, and meat, placed on an altar with incense for ancestors and household deities.
