赉 (lài) - To bestow, to grant, to confer & a gift or reward given by a superior.

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赉 · lài

To bestow, to grant, to confer;

a gift or reward given by a superior.

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

Usage highlights

To bestow a rewardGenerous giftsTo grant an official positionSpecial awardImperial bestowalTo receive gifts

Synonyms

  • 赐— to bestow, to grant
  • 赏— to reward, to bestow
  • 赠— to present, to give as gift

Antonyms

  • 罚— to punish
  • 夺— to take away, to deprive
  • 索— to demand, to ask for

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor bestowed a reward (赉赐).
  • He received generous gifts (厚赉).
  • The official was granted a promotion (赉官).
  • A special award was conferred (特赉).

Collocations

  • To bestow a reward(赉赐)
  • Generous gifts(厚赉)
  • To grant an official position(赉官)
  • Special award(特赉)
  • Imperial bestowal(恩赉)
  • To receive gifts(受赉)

Idioms

  • Generous rewards and rich gifts(厚赉重赐)
  • Bestowing favors and granting rewards(施恩行赉)
  • Imperial grace and generous gifts(皇恩厚赉)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in contexts of imperial or superior-bestowed gifts and honors.
  • Reflects hierarchical social relationships where gifts flow downward from higher status individuals.
  • Common in historical texts describing royal patronage and official rewards.

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