HSK · Level 122
47 words
Chinese word
赐
Pronunciation
Pinyincì
Meaning
- verbgive
Example
他赐给我一本书。tā cì gěi wǒ yì běn shū
He gave me a book.
More examples
皇帝赐予了他一枚金印。huáng dì cì yǔ le tā yì méi jīn yìn
The emperor bestowed a gold seal on him.
Core concept
A higher authority places a valued gift, favor, or privilege into another person's hands.
Common phrases
赐予cì yǔ
bestow
赐给cì gěi
present
赏赐shǎng cì
reward
Similar words
给gěi: To hand an object or right to another person in ordinary situations.
授予shòu yǔ: To grant a title, qualification, or right through an official decision.
颁发bān fā: To officially present a certificate, prize, or other formal document.
赠送zèng sòng: To give a present to someone to show courtesy or gratitude.
Definition in Chinese
把礼物、恩惠或官方的权利授予别人，语气偏古雅或正式。bǎ lǐ wù ēn huì huò guān fāng de quán lì shòu yǔ bié rén yǔ qì piān gú yǎ huò zhèng shì
Word origin
The character 赐 (cì, "to bestow") contains 贝 (bèi, "shell money"), linking it to valuables, while its older use describes a superior conferring goods or rank on a subordinate.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds literary or ceremonial; it is more at home in formal writing, historical settings, and fixed expressions.