給 (gěi) - To give & to grant

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gěi ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

枫惠

給 · gěi

To give;

to grant;

to bestow;

to provide;

to supply;

to allow;

to cause;

to make;

used as a preposition meaning 'for' or 'to'.

To giveto grantto bestow

Usage highlights

Give toGive moneyGive faceGive a chanceGive an answerGive help

Synonyms

  • 予— To give; to grant
  • 与— To give; to grant
  • 授— To confer; to award

Antonyms

  • 取— To take; to get
  • 收— To receive; to accept
  • 夺— To seize; to take by force

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Please give me a book (给我一本书).
  • He gave me a gift (他给我礼物).
  • This job gives me satisfaction (这工作给我满足感).
  • I'll do it for you (我给你做).

Collocations

  • Give to(给以)
  • Give money(给钱)
  • Give face(给面子)
  • Give a chance(给机会)
  • Give an answer(给答案)
  • Give help(给帮助)

Idioms

  • To give timely assistance(雪中送炭)
  • To add flowers to the brocade(锦上添花)
  • To give someone a hard time(给脸色看)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, the concept of 'giving' is closely tied to relationships and social harmony.
  • The character reflects the importance of reciprocity and mutual benefit in interpersonal interactions.
  • Used extensively in modern Mandarin as both a verb and a preposition, making it highly functional in daily communication.

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