Meaning of word 上供
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Word
Pinyin shàng gòng
Phonetic Notation ㄕㄤˋ ㄍㄨㄥˋ
Englishto make offerings (to gods or ancestors)​, to offer gifts to superiors in order to win their favor
Frenchfaire des offrandes (aux dieux ou aux ancêtres)​, offrir des cadeaux à ses supérieurs afin de gagner leur faveur
Germanyeine Opergabe auf den Altar legen (V)​
word Meaning

◎ 上供 shànggòng

(1) [offer up a sacrifice;lay offerings on the altar]∶摆上祭祀物品

给祖先上供

(2) [give presents to boss]∶比喻将财物送给上级或有关部门、人员,以求得到照顾