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The character 奉 combines 手 (hand) at the base, indicating an action, with an upper part depicting the act of holding something aloft with both hands. Its core meaning is to offer something respectfully to a superior, elder, or deity, highlighting a vertical hierarchy. This sense of respectful submission later extended to receiving orders or commissions from authority, conveying duty and compliance. Over time, the meaning broadened further to include serving or attending to someone, reflecting the enduring posture of respect implied by the original gesture.
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他奉献了自己的青春。
我奉命前来报到。
他不喜欢奉承别人。
我愿奉陪到底。
这本书我会奉还给你。
我们必须奉行这项政策。
本店免费奉送礼品。
详情容我日后奉告。