奉 Stroke Order — How to Write 奉
奉 is written in 8 strokes, following the standard Chinese stroke order. Start from the radical 大, 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.
奉 Radical and Character Components
Partial breakdown of 奉:大
Radical: 大 + 5 more strokes
奉 Pronunciation and Pinyin
- fèng
Meanings of 奉 in Chinese
1
fèng奉
To respectfully offer or present something, often with a sense of dedication or reverence.
他将自己的一生奉献给了教育事业
He dedicated his entire life to the cause of education.
To respect, uphold, or observe (rules, principles, or traditions); to act in accordance with.
我们应该奉行诚实守信的原则。
We should uphold the principle of honesty and trustworthiness.
Used politely to offer one's company or to accompany someone.
如果您需要，我乐意奉陪。
If you need, I'd be happy to accompany you.
To believe in; to revere, often referring to a religion or a set of principles.
他一直奉行简朴的生活方式。
He has always adhered to a simple way of life.
To support or provide for, especially elders.
她辛勤工作，奉养父母
She works hard to support her parents.
Used synonymously with '俸' (fèng) to mean salary or stipend.
他靠微薄的奉维持生计。
He relies on a meager stipend to sustain his livelihood.
Common Words and Phrases with 奉
1
To flatter or praise someone excessively, often insincerely, to gain favor or approval.
为了得到晋升，他总是奉承老板。
To get a promotion, he always flatters his boss.
2
To inform or let someone know (used politely).
如有任何疑问，请随时奉告，我们将尽力为您解答。
Should you have any questions, please feel free to inform us, and we will do our best to answer them for you.
3
to serve the public; to be devoted to public service
他作为项目负责人，始终奉公尽职，确保了项目的顺利完成。
As the project leader, he always performed his duties diligently and impartially, ensuring the smooth completion of the project.
4
To be law-abiding and carry out one's public duties.
作为一名公民，我们应该奉公守法，维护社会秩序。
As responsible citizens, we should abide by the law and maintain social order.
5
to respectfully return something; to return something with thanks
我已将您的珍贵书籍阅读完毕，现原物奉还，不胜感激。
I have finished reading your valuable book and now respectfully return it to you in its original state. I am extremely grateful.
6
to act under orders; to be ordered or instructed to do something
店员奉命清理了洒在地上的咖啡。
The clerk was instructed to clean up the coffee spilled on the floor.
7
a polite term for keeping someone company
如果您想去图书馆，我很乐意奉陪。
If you'd like to go to the library, I'd be happy to accompany you.
8
To earnestly or sincerely advise someone; to respectfully offer a piece of advice.
我奉劝你，凡事三思而后行，不要冲动
I respectfully advise you to think twice before acting in any matter, and not to be impulsive.
9
To worship someone or something as a god; to revere greatly or hold in extreme reverence.
很多老收藏家都将这幅古画奉若神明，不轻易示人
Many senior collectors revere this ancient painting as a sacred object, rarely showing it to others.
10
A conventional phrase written on a gift list to express congratulations and respect.
为了感谢王老师多年来的悉心教导，学生们集资购买了一套珍藏版书籍，奉申贺敬，祝愿王老师教学事业更上一层楼
To express gratitude for Teacher Wang's years of meticulous guidance, the students pooled funds to purchase a collection of rare books, humbly presenting them with their congratulations and respects, wishing Teacher Wang's teaching career even greater success.
11
To offer as a gift; to give away free
凡购买本店任意商品，均奉送精美小礼品一份。
Every purchase of any item in our store comes with a complimentary exquisite small gift.
12
Fengtian Dagu (fèngtiān dàgǔ) is a form of drum storytelling art from Northeast China, originating in Shenyang (historically known as Fengtian).
奉天大鼓作为一种独特的说唱艺术，其抑扬顿挫的表演风格吸引了众多观众。
Fengtian Daguan, as a unique form of storytelling art, attracts many audiences with its undulating performance style.
13
To offer or dedicate something, often valuable, with respect or devotion.
她把自己的青春和精力奉献给了教育事业。
She dedicated her youth and energy to the cause of education.
14
To uphold, practice, or carry out (a policy, principle, or promise).
该公司一直奉行诚信经营的原则。
The company has always adhered to the principle of honest operation.
15
to support and wait upon (one's parents or elders)
她决心努力工作，以便将来能够奉养年迈的父母。
She is determined to work hard so that she can support her elderly parents in the future.
16
To respectfully greet an important guest, or to flatter and fawn upon someone.
他总是想方设法奉迎上司，希望得到提拔。
He always tries every means to fawn upon his superior, hoping to get a promotion.
More words with 奉
- chóng崇fèng奉worship, revere
- jìng敬fèng奉worship, revere
- qū趋fèng奉fawn upon, curry favor
- zūn尊fèng奉Honor and obey, Respectfully follow
- zūn遵fèng奉abide by, observe
- gòng供fèng奉offer, make offerings to
- jìn进fèng奉present (a gift or tribute), offer (a gift or tribute)
- shì侍fèng奉to serve, to wait upon
- xìn信fèng奉believe in, profess faith in
- fèng奉cheng承huà话Flattery, Compliments
- fèng奉shàng上offer, present
- fèng奉xiàn献gěi给dedicate to, devote to
- fèng奉wéi为regard as, worship as
- fèng奉xiàn献jīng精shén神dedication, devotion
- fèng奉xiàn献yú于devote to, dedicate to
- fèng奉zhǐ旨By imperial decree, By imperial order
- fèng奉chá茶To offer tea, To serve tea
- fèng奉chì敕by imperial edict, under imperial command
- fèng奉dào道Practice Taoism, Follow the Tao
- fèng奉xìn信believe in, adhere to
Idioms with 奉
- fèng奉lìng令wéi唯jǐn谨scrupulously obey orders
- fèng奉rú如shén神míng明revere as a deity
- fèng奉tiān天chéng承yùn运By the Mandate of Heaven
- fèng奉wéi为guī圭niè臬hold as an ultimate standard
- fèng奉wéi为kǎi楷mó模revere as a model
- fèng奉wéi为shén神míng明revere as a deity
- fèng奉wéi为zhì至bǎo宝cherish as an invaluable treasure
- fèng奉xíng行gù故shì事follow established practices
- fèng奉yáng扬rén仁fēng风Praise benevolent governance
- ē阿yú谀fèng奉chéng承to flatter obsequiously and curry favor
- bǎi百bān般fèng奉chéng承flatter in every conceivable way
- kè克jǐ己fèng奉gōng公curb selfishness for public good
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Open the tool →Questions about 奉
What does 奉 mean in Chinese?
奉 (fèng) means “To believe in” in Chinese.
How do you pronounce 奉?
奉 is pronounced fèng in Mandarin Chinese.
How many strokes does 奉 have?
奉 has 8 strokes.
How do you write 奉?
奉 is written in 8 strokes, starting from the radical 大. See the animated stroke order on this page.
What is the radical of 奉?
The radical of 奉 is 大.