贶 (kuàng) - To bestow, to grant, to give as a & a present or favor given.

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kuàng ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

贶 · kuàng

To bestow, to grant, to give as a gift;

a present or favor given.

To bestow, to grant, to give as aa present or favor given.

Usage highlights

To bestow giftsGenerous giftHeavenly giftTo receive a giftGift from a friendTo present a gift

Synonyms

  • 赐— to bestow, to grant (often from superior to inferior)
  • 赠— to give as a gift, to present
  • 予— to give, to grant

Antonyms

  • 夺— to take away, to seize
  • 取— to take, to receive

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed gifts upon his loyal ministers (贶赐).
  • I received your generous gift (厚贶).
  • This is a gift from heaven (天贶).

Collocations

  • To bestow gifts(贶赐)
  • Generous gift(厚贶)
  • Heavenly gift(天贶)
  • To receive a gift(拜贶)
  • Gift from a friend(友贶)
  • To present a gift(贶遗)

Idioms

  • Heaven's bestowed blessing(天贶之福)
  • The emperor's generous gift(君贶之厚)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used in classical Chinese literature to describe gifts from superiors, especially emperors or deities.
  • Implies a sense of honor and respect for the giver and the act of giving.
  • Associated with formal, ceremonial gift-giving in traditional Chinese culture.

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