Definition
给予 (jǐ yǔ) is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to give, grant' — it works for both concrete items (bonuses) and abstract things (support). It is more general than 发放 (fā fàng), which means 'to distribute/issue' in an official or systematic way, and less hierarchical than 赐 (cì), which implies a superior bestowing a favor. 予以 (yǔ yǐ) is similar but typically pairs with abstract nouns like 'support' or 'penalty'.
verb
(formal/literary) to giveto grantto render
Easily confused
- 基于jī yúsound-alikebased on, on the basis of, because of
- 机遇jī yùsound-alikeopportunity; favorable circumstance
- 急于jí yúsound-aliketo be eager to; to be in a hurry to
Examples
- 给予。Gōngsī jǐ yǔ měi wèi yuángōng yí fèn niánzhōng jiǎngjīn.The company gives each employee a year-end bonus.
- 给予。Shèhuì yīnggāi jǐ yǔ cánjí rén gèng duō de jiùyè jīhuì.Society should provide more job opportunities to people with disabilities.
- 给予。Lǎoshī jǐ yǔ xuéshēng chōngfèn de gǔlì hé zhīchí.The teacher gives students ample encouragement and support.
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