the act of giving or the specific achievement or item provided to help make something successful

reference material or literature used in scholarly study

to devote one's time, energy, or life to a specific cause, person, or organization

to present something as a gift or tribute to someone, usually a person of higher status or respect.

to donate; to contribute

to donate blood

to offer (respectfully); to present

to commit one's energy, devote oneself, or sacrifice one's life for a cause or ideal

to offer advice or make a suggestion, especially in a strategic or formal context

to offer or dedicate something as a tribute, especially to commemorate a special occasion or anniversary

to lay flowers at a memorial, grave, or monument as a tribute

To be overly attentive to someone (often for romantic or selfish reasons); to fawn upon or court someone's favor.

To offer advice, a strategy, or a suggestion, especially to help solve a problem or achieve a goal.

Zhang Xianzhong (1606-1647), leader of a late-Ming peasant revolt

to ingratiate oneself with or pander to someone to gain favor

to present respectfully

(self-deprecating) to put one's artistic incompetence on display

Emperor Xian of Han (181-234), the final Han emperor, set up by [[董卓|董卓|Dong3 Zhuo2]], reigned 189-220, forced to abdicate 220 by [[曹丕|曹丕|Cao2 Pi1]]

to offer as tribute

to present a treasure or offer a valuable piece of advice

to win favor or show generosity by using someone else's property or resources (lit. presenting the Buddha with borrowed flowers)

Xian County or Xianxian, a county in Cangzhou City, Hebei

a person who gives money or other significant help to a person or cause

a contribution; an offering

to dedicate (a book, film etc. to someone)

cited material, literature references, or a bibliography

spirit of devotion; dedication

The study of literary texts and historical records, including their authenticity, transmission, and the determination of their meaning.

One who is unaccountably solicitous is hiding evil intentions.

to devote or give up one's life or self for a cause

to give one's virginity to

to give to the needy; to donate to charity

to offer sacrifice

a monetary contribution

to honor a deity with wine

tithing