献 Stroke Order — How to Write 献
献 is written in 13 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 犬, then complete the remaining strokes.
Stroke order matters in Chinese: it keeps the character balanced, and it is how dictionaries and handwriting input methods expect a character to be written.
献 Radical and Character Components
献 is a phono-semantic compound: 犬 (dog) carries the meaning, while 南 indicates the sound.
Radical: 犬 + 9 more strokes
献 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- xiàn
Meanings of 献 in Chinese
1
xiàn献
To respectfully and solemnly offer or give, often implying dedication, contribution, or donation.
她将自己的青春奉献给了教育事业。
She dedicated her youth to the cause of education.
To display or show (one's skills, talents, or even one's poor performance) for others.
既然大家兴致勃勃，那我也献丑给大家唱一曲吧。
Since everyone is in high spirits, I'll also make a fool of myself and sing a song for you all.
In ancient times, it referred to a wise person, especially one knowledgeable about historical events; now commonly associated with 'literature' or 'documents' (as in '文献').
这份研究报告引用了多篇历史文献来支持其论点。
This research report cited multiple historical documents to support its argument.
Common Words and Phrases with 献
1
To present a treasure or offer valuable advice/experience.
小明把他在海边捡到的那颗奇特的贝壳小心翼翼地献宝似地拿给妈妈看
Xiao Ming carefully presented the unique seashell he found at the beach to his mother as if offering a precious treasure.
2
to ingratiate oneself with someone; to fawn upon; to flatter to gain favor
为了得到老板的赏识，新来的员工总是对老板献谄
To gain the boss's appreciation, the new employee always flatters him.
3
To show one's immature skill.
我今天画了一幅画，献丑给大家看看，请多指教。
I've painted a picture today, and I'm humbly presenting it for your viewing. Please give me your pointers.
4
A dedicatory or congratulatory message, often formal.
这本书的开篇有一段作者写给他的导师的献词，表达了深深的敬意
The book opens with a dedication from the author to his mentor, expressing profound respect.
5
To present flowers, often as a token of respect, love, or honor to a person or a guest.
新郎在婚礼上向新娘献花，象征着永恒的爱意。
The groom presented flowers to the bride at the wedding, symbolizing eternal love.
6
to flatter; to try to curry favor with; to ingratiate oneself with someone
为了得到晋升，小李总是对上级献媚。
To get promoted, Xiao Li always fawns on his superiors.
7
To respectfully offer suggestions, or to contribute something valuable (e.g., money, goods) without expecting remuneration.
他将自己收藏的珍稀古籍献纳给图书馆，以丰富公众的阅读资源。
He donated his collection of rare ancient books to the library to enrich public reading resources.
8
to offer up (e.g., prayers, gifts, or sacrifices to a deity or superior)
信徒们在礼拜中献上了他们最诚挚的祷告。
The believers offered their most sincere prayers during the worship service.
9
to devote or dedicate oneself to something or someone
她将一生献身于教育事业，培养了一代又一代的优秀学生。
She devoted her entire life to the field of education, cultivating generations of outstanding students.
10
to raise a question or doubt; to express doubt
在研讨会上，他主动献疑，帮助大家更深入地思考问题。
At the seminar, he proactively raised questions, helping everyone to think more deeply about the issues.
11
to display one's artistic skills; to give a performance
这位艺术家将在今晚的文化节上献艺，带来精彩的舞蹈表演。
This artist will perform at tonight's cultural festival, bringing a wonderful dance performance.
More words with 献
- fèng奉xiàn献dedication, devotion
- juān捐xiàn献Donate
- chéng呈xiàn献present, dedicate
- gòng贡xiàn献contribution, contribute
- wén文xiàn献Literature, Documents
- xiàn献cè策offer advice, make suggestions
- xiàn献chū出offer, devote
- xiàn献gěi给to, for
- gòng供xiàn献contribute, contribution
- jìn进xiàn献present, offer
- xiàn献jì计offer advice, give suggestions
- xiàn献xuè血blood donation
- xiàn献shēn身yú于devote oneself to, dedicate oneself to
- fèng奉xiàn献gěi给dedicate to, devote to
- lì历shǐ史wén文xiàn献historical documents, historical records
- xiàn献yīn殷qín勤curry favor, woo
- fèng奉xiàn献jīng精shén神dedication, devotion
- fèng奉xiàn献yú于devote to, dedicate to
- gòng贡xiàn献gěi给contribute to, donate to
- gòng贡xiàn献lì力liàng量Contribute, Make a contribution
Idioms with 献
- xiàn献jì计xiàn献cè策offer advice and suggestions
- xiàn献pù曝zhī之chén忱a humble offering of one's limited insights
- dāng当chǎng场xiàn献chǒu丑make a fool of oneself in public
- dāng当miàn面xiàn献chǒu丑make a fool of oneself in public
- jiè借huā花xiàn献fó佛offer borrowed flowers to Buddha
- yě野rén人xiàn献pù曝offer humble trifling advice or gift
- chéng承huān欢xiàn献mèi媚curry favor with flattery
- chū出móu谋xiàn献cè策offer advice and strategies
- má麻gū姑xiàn献shòu寿Magu offers birthday felicitations
- wén文xiàn献zhī之jiā家a person of vast learning
- yě野rén人xiàn献rì日a humble or trifling contribution
- xiàn献chóu酬jiāo交cuò错Toasts exchanged freely and frequently
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Open the tool →Questions about 献
What does 献 mean in Chinese?
献 (xiàn) means “To display or show (one's skills” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 献?
献 is pronounced xiàn in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 献 have?
献 has 13 strokes.
How do you write 献?
献 is written in 13 strokes, starting from the radical 犬. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 献?
The radical of 献 is 犬, and 献 is a phono-semantic compound.
