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    Expressing 'to give' or 'to deliver' with 送 (sòng)

    Actions & Events
    Direction & Movement

    Structure

    Subject + 送 + Recipient + Object

    Explanation

    送 (sòng) is a verb meaning "to give as a gift," "to deliver," or "to send off." Unlike 给, which is a neutral term for giving, 送 often implies a gesture of goodwill, such as giving a present or seeing someone off. It is commonly used in contexts involving gifts, deliveries, and farewells.

    Examples

    • 她生日那天，我送了她一束花。

      Tā shēngrì nà tiān, wǒ sòng le tā yí shù huā.

      On her birthday, I gave her a bouquet of flowers.

    • 快递员每天要送很多包裹。

      Kuàidìyuán měitiān yào sòng hěn duō bāoguǒ.

      Delivery drivers have to deliver many packages every day.

    • 朋友要回国了，我们去机场送他。

      Péngyou yào huíguó le, wǒmen qù jīchǎng sòng tā.

      Our friend is going back to their home country, so we're going to the airport to see them off.

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