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赆 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赆jìnfarewell presentg, 10 strokes, radical 贝
赆jìnfarewell presentsunknown, 10 strokes, radical 贝
jìn(jin4) T4
  1. 1farewell present
  2. 2farewell presents
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March 24, 2026

赆(贐)jìn(jin4)

The character 赆 (jìn) refers to a farewell present or gift given to someone who is departing. It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially during occasions like farewells or send-offs, signifying good wishes for the person's journey ahead.

Strokes10Radical贝
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, giving a farewell present is a way to express respect and good wishes, often reflecting the importance of relationships and social connections. This practice is particularly evident in settings like workplaces or educational institutions.

Memory Tip

Imagine a gift box (the gift itself) being wrapped with a ribbon shaped like a departing train. The 'jìn' sound can be remembered by associating it with the idea of 'journeying' forward with a special gift in hand.

Meanings of 赆

jìn(jin4)
1farewell present
2farewell presents
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About 赆

赆Simplified
贐Traditional
10Strokes
贝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank

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AI Study Notes for 赆

Usage Notes

赆 is not frequently used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in formal writing or speeches. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar terms for gifts that are not specifically for farewells, such as 礼物 (lǐwù).

HSK Study Tips

Although 赆 is not included in the current HSK levels, learners might encounter it in advanced literature or formal writing. Focus on understanding its specific usage in contexts of farewells to differentiate it from more common gift-related terms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赆 with the more general term 礼物 (lǐwù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我给他一个赆' (wǒ gěi tā yī gè jìn) instead of '我给他一个礼物' (wǒ gěi tā yī gè lǐwù) when referring to a gift for a birthday.

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Etymology of 赆

Formation Typepictophonetic
六书 ClassificationPhono-semantic (形声字)~80-90% of characters
Memory Hint

money

Semantic (meaning)贝
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Phonetic (sound)尽
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Case file: 赆

  1. 1The meaning half贝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half尽 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
  3. 3The giveawaymoney
  4. 4On the record aspictophonetic.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 赆?

Decomposition of 赆

IDS Structure⿰贝尽
赆Full Character
=
贝Bei4
left
尽jin3
right
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Which of these is a component of 赆?

How to say farewell present in Chinese

“farewell present” in Chinese is赆jìn

The character 赆 (jìn) refers to a farewell present or gift given to someone who is departing. It is commonly used in formal contexts, especially during occasions like farewells or send-offs, signifying good wishes for the person's journey ahead.

When to use 赆

赆 is not frequently used in everyday conversation and is more likely to appear in formal writing or speeches. Learners should avoid confusing it with similar terms for gifts that are not specifically for farewells, such as 礼物 (lǐwù).

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赆 with the more general term 礼物 (lǐwù), leading to incorrect usage. For example, saying '我给他一个赆' (wǒ gěi tā yī gè jìn) instead of '我给他一个礼物' (wǒ gěi tā yī gè lǐwù) when referring to a gift for a birthday.

Write 赆

赆

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Word Family of 赆

Words Containing This Character1
赆jìnfarewell presents贐
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Compound Meaning

What does 赆 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 赆

Yes, 赆 is typically reserved for formal farewells and may not be appropriate in casual settings.

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