Meanings of 畀
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AI Study Notes for 畀
给 (gěi) - use 畀 (bì) in formal or official contexts, while 给 (gěi) is more common in everyday speech.
This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may sound overly formal in casual contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the more common word 给 (gěi), which is also 'to give' but is used in a broader range of situations. Collocations often include legal terms or official phrasing.
Although 畀 is not part of the HSK vocabulary, understanding it can enhance your comprehension of formal texts. Focus on recognizing it in legal documents or formal speeches, as it may appear alongside other HSK-level words related to giving and receiving.
Learners often confuse 畀 with 给, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我畀你一个苹果' (I give you an apple) is incorrect; the correct phrasing should be '我给你一个苹果.'
Pronunciation of 畀
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Etymology of 畀
Originally a pictograph of an arrow with a large arrowhead. Unrelated to the current meaning "give; confer", which is a phonetic loan.
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Originally a pictograph of an arrow with a large arrowhead. Unrelated to the current meaning "give; confer", which is a phonetic loan.
- 1The meaning half田 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half丌 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayfarm
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say to give in Chinese
“to give” in Chinese is畀
The character 畀 (bì) means 'to give' or 'to confer on.' It is often used in formal contexts, particularly in legal or official documents, to describe the act of granting something to someone. The nuance of this character implies a sense of authority or importance in the act of giving.
When to use 畀
This character is less commonly used in everyday conversation, so it may sound overly formal in casual contexts. Be careful not to confuse it with the more common word 给 (gěi), which is also 'to give' but is used in a broader range of situations. Collocations often include legal terms or official phrasing.
畀 or something close to it
给 (gěi) - use 畀 (bì) in formal or official contexts, while 给 (gěi) is more common in everyday speech.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 畀 with 给, using it in inappropriate contexts. For example, saying '我畀你一个苹果' (I give you an apple) is incorrect; the correct phrasing should be '我给你一个苹果.'
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Frequently Asked Questions about 畀
No, it is primarily used in formal or legal contexts.
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