衣被 (yī) — to cover (with blankets or clothing); to benefit; to do a favor
Definition
衣被 is a literary verb meaning 'to clothe/cover' in both literal and figurative senses (covering someone with a blanket, or figuratively benefiting people). Almost only seen in classical or formal writing; in modern speech use 给…盖上 or 造福 instead.
verb
to cover (with blankets or clothing)to benefitto do a favor
Examples
- 衣被，。Tā yī le hái zi, yǐ miǎn zháo liáng.He covered the child to prevent catching cold.
- 衣被。Zhè xiàng shàn jǔ yī le wú shù rén.This good deed benefited countless people.
- 衣被，。Tā yī le wǒ yì chuáng yī, wǒ fēi cháng gǎn jī.He covered me with a blanket; I am very grateful.
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