賚 (lài) - To bestow & to grant

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賚 · lài

To bestow;

to grant;

to confer (typically used in classical or formal contexts for gifts, rewards, or honors).

To bestowto grantto confer (typically used in classical or formal

Usage highlights

To bestow a rewardTo confer a giftImperial bestowalTo grant an endowmentAwarded by the sovereignGenerous grant

Synonyms

  • 賜— to confer; to bestow
  • 賞— to reward; to bestow
  • 贈— to give as a gift; to present

Antonyms

  • 罰— to punish; to penalize
  • 奪— to take away; to deprive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed a reward upon the general (皇帝賚賞將軍).
  • He received a generous grant (他獲得了豐厚的賚贈).
  • This is a special endowment (這是一份特殊的賚予).

Collocations

  • To bestow a reward(賚賞)
  • To confer a gift(賚贈)
  • Imperial bestowal(恩賚)
  • To grant an endowment(賚予)
  • Awarded by the sovereign(賚賜)
  • Generous grant(厚賚)

Idioms

  • Bestowed by heaven(天賚)
  • Imperial favor and grants(恩賚有加)
  • Generously rewarded(厚賚豐賞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically used in imperial or formal contexts for the act of granting gifts, titles, or rewards by a superior.
  • Often appears in classical literature and historical texts related to court ceremonies and honors.
  • The character conveys a sense of formality, honor, and classical elegance.

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