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    Expressing 'to give' or 'to bestow' with 给予 (jǐyǔ)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 给予 + Indirect Object + Direct Object

    Explanation

    The verb 给予 (jǐyǔ) is a formal way to say 'to give,' 'to grant,' or 'to bestow.' It is more literary than the common 给 (gěi) and is typically used in written or formal contexts. For example, 给予了人类全新的可能性 means 'bestowed upon humanity entirely new possibilities.'

    Examples

    • 老师给予了学生们很多鼓励和支持。

      lǎoshī jǐyǔ le xuéshēngmen hěn duō gǔlì hé zhīchí.

      The teacher gave the students a lot of encouragement and support.

    • 公司给予表现优秀的员工特别奖励。

      gōngsī jǐyǔ biǎoxiàn yōuxiù de yuángōng tèbié jiǎnglì.

      The company gives special rewards to outstanding employees.

    • 希望大家能给予更多的理解和包容。

      xīwàng dàjiā néng jǐyǔ gèng duō de lǐjiě hé bāoróng.

      I hope everyone can give more understanding and tolerance.