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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
予以yǔyǐto giveHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14671, Very Hard
予以yǔyǐto imposeHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14671, Very Hard
予以yǔyǐto applyHSK 7, unknown, 8 strokes, rank #14671, Very Hard
yǔyǐ(yu3yi3)yu yi T3
  1. 1to give
  2. 2to impose
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March 24, 2026

予以yǔyǐ(yu3yi3)

予以 (yǔyǐ) is a formal expression used in written Chinese that means 'to give' or 'to impose' something upon someone or something. It is commonly used in legal, academic, or official contexts, often indicating the application of a rule, grant of a privilege, or allocation of resources.

Strokes8Frequency#14671DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

The use of 予以 reflects the importance of formal language in Chinese society, especially in legal and official matters, where precision and clarity are paramount. It highlights the cultural emphasis on respect for authority and structure.

Memory Tip

Imagine a judge (to give) at a court (the formal context) handing down a gavel (the action of imposing) to enforce a decision. The components 予 (yǔ) suggest giving, while 以 (yǐ) implies using or applying something.

Meanings of 予以

yǔyǐ(yu3yi3)
1to give
2to impose
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予以Simplified
8Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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给予 (jǐyǔ) - use 予以 (yǔyǐ) in formal contexts, while 给予 (jǐyǔ) is more general and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

Usage Notes

予以 is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 予以支持 (to give support) and 予以处罚 (to impose punishment). Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone can often be confused with a second tone.

HSK Study Tips

While 予以 is not part of the standard HSK vocabulary, it connects to Level 5 and above, where formal language is more prevalent. Focus on understanding its usage in legal and formal documents to enhance comprehension of academic texts.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 予以 with 给, thinking they can be used interchangeably. For example, saying '我予以你书' (I give you a book) is incorrect; it should be '我给你书'.

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Component Characters

予yú(archaic) I
4 strokes亅
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以yǐto use
HSK 54 strokes人
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How to say to give in Chinese

“to give” in Chinese is予以yǔyǐ

予以 (yǔyǐ) is a formal expression used in written Chinese that means 'to give' or 'to impose' something upon someone or something. It is commonly used in legal, academic, or official contexts, often indicating the application of a rule, grant of a privilege, or allocation of resources.

When to use 予以

予以 is typically used in formal contexts, so avoid using it in casual conversation. Common collocations include 予以支持 (to give support) and 予以处罚 (to impose punishment). Be careful with pronunciation; the third tone can often be confused with a second tone.

予以 or something close to it

给予 (jǐyǔ) - use 予以 (yǔyǐ) in formal contexts, while 给予 (jǐyǔ) is more general and can be used in both formal and informal situations.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 予以 with 给, thinking they can be used interchangeably. For example, saying '我予以你书' (I give you a book) is incorrect; it should be '我给你书'.

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Use 予以 in formal contexts such as legal or academic writing, while 给 is more common in everyday conversation.

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