Chinese · Common Verbs
给
gěi
To give
Beginnerverb
Definition
To hand something to someone.
Example
请把书给我。
Please give me the book.
Etymology
给 (gěi) comes from the ancient concept of delivering or offering something, symbolized by its character that suggests an act of giving.
How & Where It’s Used
This verb is widely used in spoken and informal writing contexts to indicate giving and receiving, prevalent throughout China.
Literary Heritage
给 appears in narratives and proverbs emphasizing generosity and kindness.