给 (gěi) — (verb) to give; (preposition) for, on behalf of (doing something for someone)
Definition
给 is the everyday, general-purpose word for 'give' and for 'for / on behalf of' someone. Use 送 when handing someone a gift, and 替 when the focus is doing something in place of someone else.
verb
to give
preposition
foron behalf of (doing something for someone)
Examples
- 给。Qǐng gěi wǒ yì běn shū.Please give me a book.
- 给。Tā gěi wǒ zuò fàn.He cooks for me.
- 给。Wǒ gěi tā mǎi píng guǒ.I buy apples for him.
Grammar
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