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捐赠 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
捐赠juānzèngto contribute (as a gift)HSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #4450, Hard
捐赠juānzèngto donateHSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #4450, Hard
捐赠juānzèngbenefactionHSK 6, unknown, 26 strokes, rank #4450, Hard
juānzèng(juan1zeng4)juan zeng T1
  1. 1to contribute (as a gift)
  2. 2to donate
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March 24, 2026

捐赠(捐贈)juānzèng(juan1zeng4)

捐赠 (juānzèng) refers to the act of giving something voluntarily and without expecting anything in return, typically for charitable purposes. It is commonly used in contexts involving donations to organizations, causes, or individuals in need, highlighting a spirit of generosity and social responsibility.

Strokes26Frequency#4450DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, the act of donating is often seen as a moral duty, especially during major festivals or in response to natural disasters. Events like the 'Double Ninth Festival' also encourage donations to the elderly, reflecting respect for the aged.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person '捐' (juān) handing over a '赠' (zèng) gift to someone in need. The '捐' part can remind you of 'donate,' as it sounds like 'juan', and '赠' looks like a person presenting a gift with open hands.

Meanings of 捐赠

juānzèng(juan1zeng4)
1to contribute (as a gift)
2to donate
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About 捐赠

捐赠Simplified
捐贈Traditional
26Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L6IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRC1

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Quick Contrast

捐款 (juānkuǎn) - 捐赠 emphasizes the act of giving without expecting anything in return, while 捐款 often implies a more transactional nature, potentially with an expectation of acknowledgment or benefit.

Usage Notes

Be careful not to confuse 捐赠 with other similar terms for giving that may imply a transaction, such as 购买 (buy) or 交换 (exchange). It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in charitable settings. Common collocations include 捐赠物资 (donate supplies) and 捐赠款项 (donate funds).

HSK Study Tips

While 捐赠 is not in the HSK vocabulary lists, it connects to HSK Level 4 themes around social responsibility and community involvement. Students should focus on understanding its usage in non-profit contexts and related vocabulary like 慈善 (charity) and 贡献 (contribute).

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 捐赠 with 送 (sòng), which means to give but implies an exchange. For example, saying '我送钱给他们' (I give money to them) instead of '我捐赠钱给他们' (I donate money to them) can lead to misunderstandings.

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Component Characters

捐juānto contribute
HSK 510 strokes扌
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赠zèngto give as a present
HSK 516 strokes贝
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How to say to contribute (as a gift) in Chinese

“to contribute (as a gift)” in Chinese is捐赠juānzèng

捐赠 (juānzèng) refers to the act of giving something voluntarily and without expecting anything in return, typically for charitable purposes. It is commonly used in contexts involving donations to organizations, causes, or individuals in need, highlighting a spirit of generosity and social responsibility.

When to use 捐赠

Be careful not to confuse 捐赠 with other similar terms for giving that may imply a transaction, such as 购买 (buy) or 交换 (exchange). It is generally used in formal contexts, especially in charitable settings. Common collocations include 捐赠物资 (donate supplies) and 捐赠款项 (donate funds).

捐赠 or something close to it

捐款 (juānkuǎn) - 捐赠 emphasizes the act of giving without expecting anything in return, while 捐款 often implies a more transactional nature, potentially with an expectation of acknowledgment or benefit.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 捐赠 with 送 (sòng), which means to give but implies an exchange. For example, saying '我送钱给他们' (I give money to them) instead of '我捐赠钱给他们' (I donate money to them) can lead to misunderstandings.

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捐赠 specifically refers to donations, often without expecting anything in return, while 贡献 implies contributing efforts or resources towards a cause or community.

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