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给
gěi
Description
“给”是一个很常用的字，可以表示把东西交给别人，也可以放在动词前面，说明动作是为谁做的。
"给" is a very common character that can mean handing something to someone, or placed before a verb to indicate for whom the action is done.
它读“gěi”，在句子里非常灵活。
It is pronounced "gěi" and is very flexible in sentences.
Meanings
给gěi
to give; to hand to someone
请把书给我。
Please give me the book.
给gěi
to; for (marking the recipient)
我给你打电话。
I will call you.
给gěi
for; on behalf of (doing something for someone)
妈妈给我做饭。
Mom cooks for me.
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Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 给 means literally hand over; as a preposition it marks who benefits or receives.
- Etymology
originally meaning 'supply/provide', later became a common dative marker in speech.
In videos
“并给我一个大大的赞”
“你看，我给悦悦买了三斤她最爱吃的小龙虾。”
“它是有开给，呃，就是外籍学生的课程，”
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