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    Expressing 'to dedicate to' with 献给 (xiàngěi)

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    Purpose & Reason

    Structure

    Subject + 把 + Object + 献给 + Recipient

    Explanation

    献给 (xiàngěi) means "to dedicate to" or "to devote to," expressing the act of offering something meaningful to someone. It carries a formal and heartfelt tone, often used when dedicating victories, works, or efforts to a person or cause. It is formed from 献 (to offer) and 给 (to give/to).

    Examples

    • 他把这场胜利献给了已故的教练。

      tā bǎ zhè chǎng shènglì xiàngěi le yǐgù de jiàoliàn.

      He dedicated this victory to his late coach.

    • 这首歌是她献给母亲的生日礼物。

      zhè shǒu gē shì tā xiàngěi mǔqīn de shēngrì lǐwù.

      This song is a birthday gift she dedicated to her mother.

    • 我想把这本书献给所有帮助过我的人。

      wǒ xiǎng bǎ zhè běn shū xiàngěi suǒyǒu bāngzhù guò wǒ de rén.

      I want to dedicate this book to everyone who has helped me.

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