賷 (jī) - To carry & to bring

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jī ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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賷 · jī

To carry;

to bring;

to present;

to offer;

an ancient term for bringing gifts or tribute.

To carryto bringto present

Usage highlights

To present tributeTo carry provisionsTo bring giftsTo offer treasuresTo present a memorialTo bring credentials

Synonyms

  • 赍— To carry; to bring; to present (variant form)
  • 携— To carry; to bring along
  • 带— To bring; to carry

Antonyms

  • 收— To receive; to accept
  • 受— To receive; to accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brought tribute to the emperor (賷贡).
  • They carried supplies for the journey (賷粮).
  • The envoy presented gifts (賷礼).

Collocations

  • To present tribute(賷贡)
  • To carry provisions(賷粮)
  • To bring gifts(賷礼)
  • To offer treasures(賷宝)
  • To present a memorial(賷表)
  • To bring credentials(賷敕)

Cultural background

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  • Primarily used in classical Chinese contexts, especially in historical or literary texts.
  • Associated with formal presentations, such as bringing tribute to a ruler or offerings to a superior.
  • Reflects ancient customs of gift-giving and diplomatic protocols.

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