貱 (bì) - To bestow & to grant

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bì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

傲不

貱 · bì

To bestow;

to grant;

to give;

also refers to a type of ancient currency.

To bestowto grantto give

Usage highlights

Bestow a titleGrant moneyAncient currencyTo conferImperial bestowal

Synonyms

  • 赐— to bestow; to confer
  • 予— to give
  • 赠— to present as a gift

Antonyms

  • 夺— to take away; to seize
  • 收— to receive; to collect

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed a title upon him (貱赐).
  • Ancient coins were sometimes called 貱 (貱币).
  • He received a generous grant (貱予).

Collocations

  • Bestow a title(貱号)
  • Grant money(貱金)
  • Ancient currency(貱币)
  • To confer(貱予)
  • Imperial bestowal(貱赐)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical texts related to imperial grants and ancient economic systems.
  • The character's monetary meaning reflects its historical use in economic contexts.

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