Bless is a verb that primarily means to confer or invoke divine favor upon someone or something.
Common usages include:
1. Religious context: "God bless you" (愿上帝保佑你)
2. Everyday expressions: "Bless your heart" (你真好心)
3. Formal occasions: "The priest blessed the newlyweds" (牧师为新婚夫妇祈福)
4. Slang usage: "I'm blessed" (我太幸运了)
5. As an exclamation: "Well, bless my soul!" (哎呀,我的天哪!)