贎 (wàn) - To give a gift & to present

贎Tone 4

wàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

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贎 · wàn

To give a gift;

to present;

to bestow (archaic usage).

To give a giftto presentto bestow (archaic usage).

Usage highlights

To bestow giftsTo present offeringsCeremonial givingGift presentationBestowal ritual

Synonyms

  • 赠— to give as a gift
  • 赐— to bestow (from superior to inferior)
  • 献— to offer, to present

Antonyms

  • 收— to receive
  • 受— to accept

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed gifts upon his ministers (贎赐).
  • They presented offerings at the temple (贎献).
  • This character appears in classical texts regarding ceremonial giving (古文中关于贎礼的记载).

Collocations

  • To bestow gifts(贎赐)
  • To present offerings(贎献)
  • Ceremonial giving(贎礼)
  • Gift presentation(贎赠)
  • Bestowal ritual(贎仪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts related to ceremonial gift-giving and bestowal.
  • It represents an archaic form of formal presentation, often in ritual or imperial contexts.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and is considered a literary archaism.

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