给 (gěi)
verb · Beginner · Common Verbs
Meaning
English: To give
To hand something to someone.
Examples
🗣 请把书给我。
💬 Please give me the book.
Etymology
给 (gěi) comes from the ancient concept of delivering or offering something, symbolized by its character that suggests an act of giving.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is widely used in spoken and informal writing contexts to indicate giving and receiving, prevalent throughout China.
Literary Heritage
给 appears in narratives and proverbs emphasizing generosity and kindness.
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