赠 (zèng) - To give as a gift & to present

赠Tone 4

zèng ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

赠 · zèng

To give as a gift;

to present;

to bestow upon someone.

To give as a giftto presentto bestow upon someone.

Usage highlights

To present a giftTo donate moneyTo inscribe a poem as a giftComplimentary ticketTo present an awardTo bestow a book

Synonyms

  • 送— to give; to send
  • 给— to give
  • 献— to offer; to present

Antonyms

  • 收— to receive
  • 取— to take

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He gave me a book as a gift (赠书).
  • The company presented awards to outstanding employees (赠奖).
  • She donated money to the charity (赠款).
  • We received complimentary tickets (赠票).

Collocations

  • To present a gift(赠礼)
  • To donate money(赠款)
  • To inscribe a poem as a gift(赠诗)
  • Complimentary ticket(赠票)
  • To present an award(赠奖)
  • To bestow a book(赠书)

Idioms

  • Presenting a sword at the roadside(临别赠剑)
  • Presenting a robe upon parting(临别赠袍)
  • Giving a mirror as a gift(赠镜为礼)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character reflects Chinese cultural emphasis on gift-giving as an important social ritual.
  • Often used in formal contexts of presenting awards, donations, or commemorative items.
  • Common in classical poetry where poems were exchanged as gifts between scholars.

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