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    Expressing 'to bestow or grant' with 赋予 (fùyǔ)

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    Structure

    Subject + 赋予 + Indirect Object + Direct Object

    Explanation

    The verb 赋予 (fùyǔ) means "to bestow," "to grant," or "to endow." It is a formal word used when something valuable — such as power, rights, or meaning — is given to someone. For example, 赋予控制的力量 means "to grant the power of control."

    Examples

    • 这个奖项赋予了她极大的信心。

      zhège jiǎngxiàng fùyǔ le tā jí dà de xìnxīn.

      This award gave her tremendous confidence.

    • 宪法赋予公民言论自由的权利。

      xiànfǎ fùyǔ gōngmín yánlùn zìyóu de quánlì.

      The constitution grants citizens the right to freedom of speech.

    • 老师的鼓励赋予了学生们继续努力的勇气。

      lǎoshī de gǔlì fùyǔ le xuéshēngmen jìxù nǔlì de yǒngqì.

      The teacher's encouragement gave the students the courage to keep working hard.

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