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    Expressing 'to present as a gift' with 赠送 (zèngsòng)

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    Structure

    Subject + 赠送 + Object + (给 + Recipient)

    Explanation

    The verb 赠送 (zèngsòng) means "to present as a gift" or "to donate," carrying a more formal tone than 送. It is used for ceremonial giving, official donations, or generous gifts. For example, 由协会赠送 means "presented as a gift by the association."

    Examples

    • 学校赠送了每位毕业生一本纪念册。

      Xuéxiào zèngsòng le měi wèi bìyèshēng yì běn jìniàncè.

      The school gave each graduate a commemorative album as a gift.

    • 他把自己收藏的画作赠送给了博物馆。

      Tā bǎ zìjǐ shōucáng de huàzuò zèngsòng gěi le bówùguǎn.

      He donated his collection of paintings to the museum.

    • 公司向灾区赠送了大量物资。

      Gōngsī xiàng zāiqū zèngsòng le dàliàng wùzī.

      The company donated a large amount of supplies to the disaster area.

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