给以 (gěi yǐ) — to give, to grant (abstract things like support, help, attention)
Definition
给以 (gěi yǐ) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to give / to grant' — used only for abstract things like support, encouragement, or rewards, and sounds stiffer than the everyday 给.
verb
to giveto grant (abstract things like support, help, attention)
Examples
- 给以。Zhèng fǔ yīng gāi duì pín kùn dì qū gěi yǐ gèng duō de zhī chí.The government should give more support to impoverished areas.
- 给以。Lǎo shī gěi xué shēng men gěi yǐ le chōng fèn de gǔ lì.The teacher gave the students ample encouragement.
- 给以。Gōng sī duì yōu xiù yuán gōng gěi yǐ le jiǎng lì.The company gave rewards to outstanding employees.
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