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March 24, 2026
赍(賫)jī(ji1)
The character 赍 (jī) refers to the act of presenting a gift or offering, often in a formal context. It can also imply harboring feelings or sentiments towards someone or something. This term is typically used in literary or ceremonial situations rather than in everyday speech.
Strokes12Radical贝Frequency#—DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds significant importance, especially during festivals and ceremonies. 赍 reflects this cultural value of generosity and respect, often linked to social rituals.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person giving a beautifully wrapped gift (the top part of the character resembles a box) while harboring warm feelings inside (the lower part can represent a heart). The pronunciation 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of a joyous occasion when gifts are exchanged.
Meanings of 赍
jī(ji1)
1gift, present; offering
2to present (a gift)
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About 赍
赍Simplified
賫Traditional
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贝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person giving a beautifully wrapped gift (the top part of the character resembles a box) while harboring warm feelings inside (the lower part can represent a heart). The pronunciation 'jī' can be remembered by thinking of a joyous occasion when gifts are exchanged.
Usage Notes
赍 is more commonly used in formal or literary contexts, so using it in casual conversation might sound out of place. Be careful not to confuse it with similar-sounding words that have different meanings. It often collocates with terms related to ceremonies or significant occasions.
HSK Study Tips
While 赍 is not an HSK level word, learners should focus on understanding its usage in cultural or literary contexts. Connecting it with other words related to gifts (礼物, lǐwù) or emotions (情感, qínggǎn) can help contextualize its meaning.
Cultural Note
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds significant importance, especially during festivals and ceremonies. 赍 reflects this cultural value of generosity and respect, often linked to social rituals.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 赍 with the more commonly used gift-related terms. For example, saying '我赍你一个礼物' (I give you a gift) is incorrect; instead, use '我给你一个礼物'.
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Cultural Notes for 赍
🏮Cultural insight
In traditional Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts holds significant importance, especially during festivals and ceremonies. 赍 reflects this cultural value of generosity and respect, often linked to social rituals.
Word Family of 赍
Words Containing This Character1
赍jīto present (a gift)賫
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Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赍
No, 赍 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts.
Yes, it can refer to gifts or offerings, but it is often reserved for more significant or ceremonial exchanges.
It is often used with words like 礼物 (gift) or 感情 (feelings) in formal texts.
