cung hiến
Definition
- Verb (archaic, formal):
- To dedicate / to consecrate: To formally set apart or offer something (such as a building, object, or one's efforts) for a sacred purpose or to a deity, often in a solemn ceremony.
- To devote: To give or apply (one's time, resources, or self) completely to a particular purpose, cause, or person, with a sense of solemn commitment.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Nhà thờ mới được cung hiến vào tuần trước. (The new church was dedicated last week.)
- Họ cung hiến cả đời mình cho sự nghiệp khoa học. (They devoted their entire lives to the cause of science.)
- Bức tượng được cung hiến cho một vị thần cổ. (The statue was consecrated to an ancient god.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "cung hiến" is primarily used in formal, religious, or literary contexts. It carries a stronger, more solemn connotation than the more common modern synonyms like (to present) or (to offer up).
Variants and Related Words
Hiến dâng (v): to offer, to dedicate. A more commonly used modern term with similar meaning but slightly less formal/religious weight.
- Cô ấy hiến dâng tất cả cho gia đình. (She dedicates everything to her family.)
Cúng hiến (v, archaic): to offer in worship, to present as a religious offering. This variant emphasizes the ritualistic act of offering.
- Người dân cúng hiến hoa quả tại đền. (The people offered fruits at the temple.)
Synonyms
- Dedicate: To devote to a sacred purpose.
- Consecrate: To make or declare something sacred.
- Devote: To give all or most of one's time or resources to an activity or person.
Related Idioms
- Cung hiến đời mình: To consecrate one's life.
- Vị linh mục đã cung hiến đời mình cho Chúa. (The priest consecrated his life to God.)