儭 (chèn) - To present gifts & to bestow

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chèn ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

晨呈

儭 · chèn

To present gifts;

to bestow;

to give;

to offer;

also refers to a Buddhist term for alms or offerings.

To present giftsto bestowto give

Usage highlights

Present almsBuddhist offeringsMonetary donationRitual presentationTemple giftsBestow upon

Synonyms

  • 施— to bestow, to give alms
  • 赠— to present, to give as gift
  • 供— to offer, to supply

Antonyms

  • 取— to take, to receive
  • 受— to receive, to accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He presented gifts to the temple (儭施).
  • Buddhist monks receive alms (儭钱).
  • They made offerings to the Buddha (儭佛).
  • The ceremony involves presenting donations (儭仪).

Collocations

  • Present alms(儭施)
  • Buddhist offerings(儭佛)
  • Monetary donation(儭钱)
  • Ritual presentation(儭仪)
  • Temple gifts(儭供)
  • Bestow upon(儭与)

Idioms

  • To present offerings to the Buddha(儭佛)
  • Generous almsgiving(广施儭舍)
  • Ritual presentation of gifts(儭仪周备)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Primarily used in Buddhist contexts for religious offerings and almsgiving.
  • Historically associated with ceremonial gift-giving in religious and formal settings.
  • The character reflects traditional practices of donation and religious devotion.

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