遗 (wèi) — to give (as a gift); to bestow (in classical or formal contexts)
Definition
A bound, classical form meaning 'to give as a gift / bestow.' Always used in set phrases (e.g. 赠遗, 遗之); it never stands alone as a main verb in modern Chinese.
bound form
to give (as a gift)to bestow (in classical or formal contexts)
Examples
- 遗。Tā zèng wèi wǒ jīn zi.He gave me gold.
- 遗。Fù qīn zèng wèi wǒ yì bǎ bǎo dāo.My father bestowed a precious sword upon me.
- 遗，。Tā yǐ lǐ wù zèng wèi tā rén, qíng yì shēn hòu.He gave gifts to others with deep sincerity.
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