赍 (jī) - To present or give & to supply or provide
赍 · jī
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
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.