赠

zèng

HSK 3.0 Level 5 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. to give as a present
2. to repel

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Stroke order

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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收

shōu

to receive

'赠'是给予，'收'是接受

Related words

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馈赠

kuì zèng

to present (a gift) to (sb)

更正式的书面语，常指赠送礼物

Synonyms

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送

sòng

to send; to deliver; to transmit

两者都可表示给予，'赠'更正式、书面化，'送'更口语化

Usage notes

Collocations

常与'馈'组成'馈赠'，表示赠送礼物；也可用于'赠言'（临别时说的勉励话）

Formality

主要用于书面语和正式场合，口语中通常用'送'

Example Sentences

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这本书是我朋友赠送给我的。

This book was given to me as a present by my friend.

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Words Containing 赠

捐赠

juān zèng

to contribute (as a gift)

to present as a gift

(honorific) to present

捐赠盈余

juān zèng yíng yú

surplus from donation (accountancy)

donor; contributor

lit. pick orchids and present peonies (idiom); fig. presents between lovers

to donate

to present respectfully

to receive

words of advice on parting

to give a present

gift

grant

present

giver

to give peonies

to pass on a present

to give to the departed

to bequeath

to present (a gift) to (sb)