貺 (kuàng) - To bestow, to grant, to confer & a gift or present given by a superior.

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kuàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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貺 · kuàng

To bestow, to grant, to confer;

a gift or present given by a superior.

To bestow, to grant, to confera gift or present given by a superior.

Usage highlights

Bestow giftsGenerous bestowalHeavenly giftImperial bestowalReceive a giftGift from a superior

Synonyms

  • 赐— to confer, to bestow
  • 赠— to give as a gift
  • 予— to give, to grant

Antonyms

  • 夺— to take away, to seize
  • 收— to receive, to accept (as opposite of giving)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed gifts upon his loyal subjects (皇帝赐贶).
  • I received a generous gift from my mentor (得到师长的厚贶).
  • This is a precious bestowal from heaven (这是上天的恩贶).
  • He conferred honors upon the victorious general (他贶予将军荣誉).

Collocations

  • Bestow gifts(赐贶)
  • Generous bestowal(厚贶)
  • Heavenly gift(天贶)
  • Imperial bestowal(帝贶)
  • Receive a gift(受贶)
  • Gift from a superior(上贶)

Idioms

  • Heaven's bountiful gifts(天贶之福)
  • Imperial bestowal of grace(皇恩赐贶)
  • Receive divine favor(承天之贶)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in formal contexts involving gifts from superiors, especially emperors or deities.
  • Reflects hierarchical social relationships where giving and receiving followed strict protocols.
  • Often appears in classical literature and historical texts describing imperial ceremonies.

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