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馈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
kuìto make an offering to the godsHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 饣, rank #10260, Hard
kuì>馈[kuì]HSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 饣, rank #10260, Hard
kuìfoodHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 饣, rank #10260, Hard
kuìto make a presentHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 饣, rank #10260, Hard
kuìgift, presentHSK 7, v, 12 strokes, radical 饣, rank #10260, Hard
kuì(kui4) T4
  1. 1to make an offering to the gods
  2. 2>馈[kuì]
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March 24, 2026
(餽)kuì(kui4)

馈 (kuì) means to make an offering or present, often in a religious or ceremonial context. It can also refer to gifts or food provided to others, emphasizing the act of giving and sharing. In modern usage, it conveys a sense of generosity and goodwill.

Strokes12RadicalFrequency#10260DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, offering food to gods during festivals or family gatherings is a common practice, reflecting respect and gratitude towards ancestors and deities. This emphasizes the importance of sharing and generosity in Chinese values.

Memory Tip

Imagine a 'kuí' (馈) giving a 'gift' of food to the gods, where the character's left side suggests the act of giving. Picture a grand feast laid out for deities, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.

Meanings of 馈

kuì(kui4)
1to make an offering to the gods
2food
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About 馈

Simplified
Traditional
12Strokes
Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10260Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7

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AI Study Notes for 馈

Quick Contrast

馈 (kuì) vs 赠 (zèng) — use 馈 when emphasizing the act of offering or presenting in a ceremonial context, while 赠 focuses more on the act of giving as a gift.

Memory Mnemonic

Imagine a 'kuí' (馈) giving a 'gift' of food to the gods, where the character's left side suggests the act of giving. Picture a grand feast laid out for deities, symbolizing abundance and gratitude.

Usage Notes

When using 馈, it's important to be aware that it carries a more formal or respectful tone, often reserved for special occasions or religious practices. Common collocations include 馈赠 (kuì zèng) meaning 'to present a gift'. Avoid using it in casual contexts where simpler terms like 送 (sòng) might be more appropriate.

HSK Study Tips

While 馈 is not in the standard HSK levels, it connects to HSK Level 5 vocabulary related to gifts and offerings. Focus on understanding its nuanced usage in both formal and informal contexts, and relate it to other words for 'give' or 'offer'.

Cultural Note

In traditional Chinese culture, offering food to gods during festivals or family gatherings is a common practice, reflecting respect and gratitude towards ancestors and deities. This emphasizes the importance of sharing and generosity in Chinese values.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 馈 with 送 (sòng) and use it in casual situations, leading to awkwardness. For instance, saying '我想馈他一本书' (I want to offer him a book) is incorrect; it should be '我想送他一本书'.

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Pronunciation of 馈

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Etymology of 馈

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory Hint

Expensive 贵 food 饣; 贵 also provides the pronunciation

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 馈?

Decomposition of 馈

IDS Structure⿰饣贵
Full Character
=
shi2
left
gui4
right
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Grammar Patterns of 馈

馈 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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从观众那儿得到的反____越多越好.

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Example Sentences for 馈 (2)

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从观众那儿得到的反馈越多越好.

cóng guān zhòng nà ér dé dào de fǎn kuì yuè duō yuè hǎo.

The more feedback we get from viewers, the better.
2
这本书则是理想的馈赠.

zhè běn shū zé shì lǐ xiǎng de kuì zèng.

The book would make an ideal present.

Cultural Notes for 馈

🏮Cultural insight

In traditional Chinese culture, offering food to gods during festivals or family gatherings is a common practice, reflecting respect and gratitude towards ancestors and deities. This emphasizes the importance of sharing and generosity in Chinese values.

Word Family of 馈

Words Containing This Character6
反馈fǎnkuìfeedback反饋
kuìfood
回馈huíkuìto repay a favor回饋
馈赠to present (a gift) to (sb)饋贈
负反馈negative feedback負反饋
馈送offering饋送
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Compound Meaning

What does 反馈 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 馈

Use 馈 in formal situations, especially when discussing gifts or offerings, such as during festivals or ceremonies.