馈 (kuì) - To present a gift & to make a present of

馈Tone 4

kuì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

俊梁

馈 · kuì

To present a gift;

to make a present of;

to bestow;

to offer;

to supply;

also refers to electrical feedback or signals.

To present a giftto make a present ofto bestow

Usage highlights

Present a giftFeedbackDonate suppliesFeedback systemBestow foodFeedback signal

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 收— to receive
  • 受— to accept
  • 取— to take

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He presented a gift to his teacher (馈赠礼物).
  • The system provides feedback (系统反馈).
  • They donated supplies to the disaster area (馈送物资).
  • This is a feedback circuit (反馈电路).

Collocations

  • Present a gift(馈赠)
  • Feedback(反馈)
  • Donate supplies(馈送)
  • Feedback system(馈电系统)
  • Bestow food(馈食)
  • Feedback signal(馈信)

Idioms

  • Presenting food to the spirits(馈奠之礼)
  • One's humble offering(一馈十起)
  • The host presents food to the guest(主人馈宾)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally referred to the ritual of presenting food in ancient ceremonies and banquets.
  • In modern usage, extended to technical fields like electronics for 'feedback' mechanisms.
  • The character embodies the Confucian value of ritual gift-giving and reciprocity.

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