进献

進獻

jìnxiàn

verb

Meanings

1 to offer as tribute (to a sovereign)
2 to present respectfully

Characters

to present / advance

Examples

HSK 7-9

西域诸国向皇帝进献奇珍异宝。

Xīyù zhū guó xiàng huángdì jìnxiàn qízhēn-yìbǎo.

The states of the Western Regions presented rare treasures as tribute to the emperor.

HSK 7-9

他把祖传的玉器进献给博物馆。

Tā bǎ zǔchuán de yùqì jìnxiàn gěi bówùguǎn.

He respectfully donated the family-heirloom jade pieces to the museum.

Tips

register

Formal / historical. Mostly used about offerings to a ruler, deity, or major institution. For everyday gift-giving use 送 or 赠送; for tribute in modern political talk use 进贡.

Stroke Order

进 jìn

献 xiàn