餽 (kuì) - To present a gift & to bestow

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kuì ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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餽 · kuì

To present a gift;

to bestow;

to offer;

to give (especially as a token of respect or gratitude).

To present a giftto bestowto offer

Usage highlights

Present a giftOffer foodGive provisionsBestow moneyPresent offeringsGive a farewell gift

Synonyms

  • 赠— to give as a present
  • 送— to give; to send
  • 献— to offer; to present

Antonyms

  • 收— to receive
  • 取— to take

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He presented a gift to his teacher (餽赠老师).
  • The company gave bonuses to employees (公司餽赠员工奖金).
  • They offered food to the guests (餽食宾客).

Collocations

  • Present a gift(餽赠)
  • Offer food(餽食)
  • Give provisions(餽粮)
  • Bestow money(餽金)
  • Present offerings(餽献)
  • Give a farewell gift(餽赆)

Idioms

  • Presenting gifts to show respect(餽遗致敬)
  • Offering provisions to travelers(餽粮济行)
  • Giving farewell presents(餽赆送别)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in contexts of showing respect, gratitude, or hospitality through gift-giving.
  • Often appears in classical texts describing formal presentations to superiors, teachers, or guests.
  • Reflects the importance of ritualized gift exchange in traditional Chinese culture.

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