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赍 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
赍jīgift, present; offeringg, 12 strokes, radical 贝
赍jīto present (a gift)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 贝
赍jīto harbor (a feeling)unknown, 12 strokes, radical 贝
jī(ji1) T1
  1. 1gift, present; offering
  2. 2to present (a gift)
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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
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
12Strokes
贝Radical
语素morpheme (morph.)Part of Speech
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AI Study Notes for 赍

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.

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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Pronunciation of 赍

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Etymology of 赍

Formation TypeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
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Money 贝 from 从 someone

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Case file: 赍

  1. 1The giveawayMoney 贝 from 从 someone
  2. 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.

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Character Formation Type

What type of character formation is 赍?

Decomposition of 赍

IDS Structure⿱⿱⿻十从冖贝
赍Full Character
=
十shi2
outer
从Cong2
inner
冖mi4
贝Bei4
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Identify the Components

Which of these is a component of 赍?

How to say gift, present; offering in Chinese

“gift, present; offering” in Chinese is赍jī

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.

When to use 赍

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.

What learners get wrong

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'.

Write 赍

赍

Practice writing 赍 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.

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Word Family of 赍

Words Containing This Character1
赍jīto present (a gift)賫
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Compound Meaning

What does 赍 mean?

Frequently Asked Questions about 赍

No, 赍 is primarily used in formal or literary contexts.

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