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赒 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赒zhōuto give to charity; to give almszg, 12 strokes, radical 贝
赒zhōuto give to the needyunknown, 12 strokes, radical 贝
赒zhōuto bestow almsunknown, 12 strokes, radical 贝
赒zhōucharityunknown, 12 strokes, radical 贝
zhōu(zhou1) T1
  1. 1to give to charity; to give alms
  2. 2to give to the needy
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March 24, 2026

赒(賙)zhōu(zhou1)

The character 赒 (zhōu) refers to the act of giving to those in need, particularly through charity or almsgiving. It emphasizes the generosity of spirit and the responsibility to support the less fortunate in society. This term is often used in religious or social contexts, where helping others is viewed as a moral duty.

Strokes12Radical贝
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of giving to charity is often linked to Confucian values of benevolence and social harmony. Charity events and donations are common practices, especially during festivals such as the Lunar New Year, where people are encouraged to give to those less fortunate.

Memory Tip

Imagine a generous person (represented by the character 赒) standing on a street with a big smile, giving out packages of food and money to those in need. The left part of the character (贈) hints at 'giving', while the right part suggests 'to bestow' or 'to help'. Think of 'zhōu' sounding like 'show', as in showing kindness through charity.

Meanings of 赒

zhōu(zhou1)
1to give to charity; to give alms
2to give to the needy
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About 赒

赒Simplified
賙Traditional
12Strokes
贝Radical
状态词stative word (stat.)Part of Speech
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Usage Notes

赒 is generally used in more formal or literary contexts, often associated with religious or social causes. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar sounding characters that have different meanings. Be mindful of using it appropriately in charitable contexts to convey sincerity.

HSK Study Tips

While 赒 is not included in the HSK vocabulary lists, it can be related to other words about giving and helping at higher levels. Students should focus on its use in formal settings and how it connects to concepts of charity in Chinese literature and religious texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 赒 with 赠 (zèng), which means 'to give' in a more general sense, not specifically related to charity. Make sure to use 赒 when referring to acts of charity or almsgiving.

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Etymology of 赒

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

Semantic (meaning)贝
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Phonetic (sound)周
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Case file: 赒

  1. 1The meaning half贝 carries the sense.
  2. 2The sound half周 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 赒?

Decomposition of 赒

IDS Structure⿰贝周
赒Full Character
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贝Bei4
left
周Zhou1
right
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How to say to give to charity; to give alms in Chinese

“to give to charity; to give alms” in Chinese is赒zhōu

The character 赒 (zhōu) refers to the act of giving to those in need, particularly through charity or almsgiving. It emphasizes the generosity of spirit and the responsibility to support the less fortunate in society. This term is often used in religious or social contexts, where helping others is viewed as a moral duty.

When to use 赒

赒 is generally used in more formal or literary contexts, often associated with religious or social causes. Common mistakes include confusing it with similar sounding characters that have different meanings. Be mindful of using it appropriately in charitable contexts to convey sincerity.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 赒 with 赠 (zèng), which means 'to give' in a more general sense, not specifically related to charity. Make sure to use 赒 when referring to acts of charity or almsgiving.

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赒

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Grammar Patterns of 赒

赒 carries 4 distinct meanings. Below you'll find the patterns that show how it combines with other words, plus example sentences pulled directly from native usage.

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Complete the Sentence

她张手____济困苦人,伸手帮助穷乏人.

She extends a helping hand to the poor andarms to the needy.

Example Sentences for 赒 (1)

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她张手赒济困苦人,伸手帮助穷乏人.

tā zhāng shǒu zhōu jì kùn kǔ rén, , shēn shǒu bāng zhù qióng fá.

She extends a helping hand to the poor andarms to the needy.

Word Family of 赒

Words Containing This Character1
赒zhōucharity賙
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Compound Meaning

What does 赒 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 赒

You can say '他用自己的钱来赒济贫困的人' which means 'He uses his own money to help the poor.'

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