朝贡

Traditional form:

朝貢

Pinyin (reading):

cháogòng

Definitions:

• to present tribute (to the emperor)

Characters:

• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
• 贡 - to offer, to contribute; tribute, gifts

Traditional characters:

• 朝 - to face; direct, facing; dynasty; morning
• 貢 - to offer, to contribute; tribute, gifts