Definition
赐予 is a formal verb meaning 'to grant' or 'to bestow', used when a superior (a ruler, deity, or someone of higher status) gives something to a subordinate. It carries a tone of reverence and solemnity, and appears in literary, official, or religious contexts. Unlike 给 or 给予, which are neutral, 赐予 implies the giver has authority and the gift is a favor or blessing.
v
to grantto bestow (by a superior or divine being)
Examples
- 赐予。Guówáng cì yǔ le tā yí zuò zhuāngyuán.The king bestowed a manor upon him.
- 赐予。Dàzìrán cì yǔ wǒmen měilì de sìjì.Nature grants us the beautiful four seasons.
- 赐予。Zhè xiàng róngyù shì rénmín cì yǔ de xìnrèn.This honor is the trust bestowed by the people.
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