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献 (xiàn) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

献 (xiàn) is a Chinese word: to offer, to present, to dedicate. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 献

动 dòng verb

to offer, to present, to dedicate

他把自己的一生献给了科学事业。

tā bǎ zì jǐ de yì shēng xiàn gěi le kē xué shì yè

He dedicated his entire life to the scientific cause.

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Word breakdown

献 xiàn — to offer, to present, to dedicate

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 贡献 gòng xiàn — contribute HSK 5
    • 贡 to offer, to present (tribute)
    • 献 to present, to dedicate
    Example

    他为公司的发展贡献了很多力量。

    tā wèi gōng sī de fā zhǎn gòng xiàn le hěn duō lì liang

    He contributed a lot of effort to the company's development.

  • 2 奉献 fèng xiàn — to dedicate HSK 6
    • 奉 to offer respectfully
    • 献 to present, to contribute
    Example

    他一生奉献给了教育事业。

    tā yì shēng fèng xiàn gěi le jiào yù shì yè

    He dedicated his whole life to education.

  • 3 文献 wén xiàn — literature HSK 6
    • 文 written text, literary works
    • 献 presented materials, dedicated works for reference
    Example

    这篇论文引用了大量文献。

    zhè piān lùn wén yǐn yòng le dà liàng wén xiàn

    This paper cites extensive literature.

  • 4 捐献 juān xiàn — donate HSK 7
    • 捐 to contribute, give away
    • 献 to offer respectfully, present
    Example

    她向慈善机构捐献了很多钱。

    tā xiàng cí shàn jī gòu juān xiàn le hěn duō qián

    She donated a lot of money to the charity organization.

Structure & writing
1 献 xiàn — to offer or present respectfully and solemnly

献 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

1.1 南 nán — south (one of the four cardinal directions, opposite of north)
南 is a component in 1 characters
HSK 5
献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly
1.2 犬 quǎn — dog
犬 is a component in 14 characters
HSK 2
然 rán (lit.) correct; right
HSK 3
哭 kū to cry; to weep from pain, grief, or strong emotion 突 tū chimney or smoke outlet beside an ancient stove
HSK 4
厌 yàn to dislike; to detest; to be fed up with 获 huò to capture; to seize 默 mò to be silent, make no sound (reduplicated)
HSK 5
器 qì utensils; implements; vessels 状 zhuàng shape; form; state 献 xiàn to offer or present respectfully and solemnly 臭 chòu foul-smelling; stinking (opposite of 香)
HSK 7
伏 fú to lean forward onto something; to lie face down, prostrate 狱 yù prison; jail 莽 mǎng dense, thick grass 飙 biāo (lit.) violent windstorm

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