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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
饋kuìgift, presentx, 20 strokes, radical 飠
kuì(kui4)kui T4
  1. 1gift, present
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March 24, 2026

饋kuì(kui4)

饋 (kuì) refers to a gift or present, often implying a gesture of kindness or generosity. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as when giving gifts during celebrations or important occasions. The character suggests a sense of reciprocity and goodwill.

Strokes20Radical飠
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, the act of giving gifts is often tied to social rituals and relationships, emphasizing reciprocity and the importance of maintaining connections in both personal and business contexts.

Memory tip

Imagine a feast (the radical 饣 relates to food) where you are sharing delicious dishes as gifts to friends to celebrate. This joyous event helps you remember 饋 (kuì) means 'to gift' or 'to present' something meaningful.

Meanings of 饋

kuì(kui4)
1gift, present
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About 饋

饋Simplified
20Strokes
飠Radical
非语素字non-morpheme character (n-m.)Part of Speech
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Quick Contrast

馈 (kuì) vs 赠 (zèng) — use 饋 (kuì) for gifts implying kindness or reciprocity, while 赠 (zèng) focuses more on the act of giving itself.

Usage Notes

Be cautious not to confuse 饋 with similar-sounding words that denote different types of gifts or transactions. This word is more formal and less common in everyday conversation, so it's best suited for written or spoken contexts that require respect and decorum.

HSK Study Tips

While 饋 is not listed in the standard HSK levels, it connects well with vocabulary related to giving (给, gěi) and receiving (收, shōu). Students should focus on understanding nuanced contexts where formal gifting is appropriate.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 饋 with 赠 (zèng), which also means 'to gift' but is more general and less formal. For example, saying '我想饋他一个礼物' (I want to gift him a present) is correct, but using it in casual settings can sound too formal.

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Etymology of 饋

Formation typeIdeographic 指事
六书 ClassificationIdeograph (指事字)~2% of characters
Memory hint

Expensive 貴 food 飠; 貴 also provides the pronunciation

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Origin

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Decomposition of 饋

IDS Structure⿰飠貴
饋Full character
=
飠shi2
left
貴gui4
right
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Parts

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How to say gift, present in Chinese

“gift, present” in Chinese is饋kuì

饋 (kuì) refers to a gift or present, often implying a gesture of kindness or generosity. It is commonly used in formal contexts, such as when giving gifts during celebrations or important occasions. The character suggests a sense of reciprocity and goodwill.

When to use 饋

Be cautious not to confuse 饋 with similar-sounding words that denote different types of gifts or transactions. This word is more formal and less common in everyday conversation, so it's best suited for written or spoken contexts that require respect and decorum.

饋 or something close to it

馈 (kuì) vs 赠 (zèng) — use 饋 (kuì) for gifts implying kindness or reciprocity, while 赠 (zèng) focuses more on the act of giving itself.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 饋 with 赠 (zèng), which also means 'to gift' but is more general and less formal. For example, saying '我想饋他一个礼物' (I want to gift him a present) is correct, but using it in casual settings can sound too formal.

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Word Family of 饋

Words containing this character6
反馈fǎnkuìfeedback反饋
馈kuìfood餽
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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Frequently asked questions about 饋

No, 饋 is generally more formal and used in specific contexts, such as ceremonies or significant occasions.

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