() - To present or give & to supply or provide

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To present or give;

to supply or provide;

to carry or bring along;

to harbor (feelings);

to suffer or incur (loss).

To present or giveto supply or provideto carry or bring along

Usage highlights

Present giftsCarry credentialsHarbor resentmentSupply provisionsBring alongIncur losses

Synonyms

  • to give as a gift
  • to send, to deliver
  • to carry, to bring

Antonyms

  • to receive
  • to take

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He brought gifts to present to the emperor (赍礼物).
  • The army was supplied with provisions (赍粮).
  • She harbored deep resentment (赍恨).
  • The company suffered heavy losses (赍损).

Collocations

  • Present gifts(赍礼)
  • Carry credentials(赍持)
  • Harbor resentment(赍恨)
  • Supply provisions(赍粮)
  • Bring along(赍带)
  • Incur losses(赍损)

Idioms

  • To die with a grievance(赍志而殁)
  • To harbor ambition in one's heart(赍志没地)
  • To carry hatred to the grave(赍恨入冥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'to supply, provide' in ancient texts, especially for military provisions.
  • Often used in classical literature to describe presenting offerings or carrying important documents.
  • The idiom '赍志而殁' describes dying with unfulfilled ambitions, a common tragic theme.

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