Use '给予' when you need to express 'giving' in a formal or written context.
Word in 30 Seconds
- A formal verb meaning to give or grant.
- Used mainly for abstract concepts like support or care.
- Commonly found in written texts and professional settings.
Overview
- 1概览：“给予”在汉语中是一个比较正式的词汇，其核心含义是“给”。与口语中的“给”相比，“给予”更强调行为的正式性、庄重感以及所给对象往往是抽象的或具有一定价值的事物。2) 用法模式：该词通常后面接双宾语，即“给予 + 某人 + 某物”。例如：“学校给予他奖学金。”此外，它常与抽象名词搭配，如“给予支持”、“给予关注”、“给予评价”。3) 常见语境：多出现在新闻报道、公文写作、正式演讲或书面书信中。例如在评价某人的贡献时，常用“给予高度评价”；在谈论社会救助时，常用“给予帮助”。4) 近义词辨析：“给”是最通用的口语词，适用于任何场合；“给予”侧重于正式的、单向的提供；“提供”则侧重于为了满足某种需求而准备好某物；“赠送”特指为了礼貌或情谊而把东西送给别人。
Examples
老师给予了我们很多帮助。
everydayThe teacher gave us a lot of help.
公司对该项目给予了高度评价。
formalThe company gave the project a high evaluation.
请给予我一点时间考虑。
informalPlease give me some time to think.
政府给予了贫困地区大量资金支持。
academicThe government provided substantial financial support to impoverished areas.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
给予厚望
have high expectations for
给予方便
provide convenience
给予解释
provide an explanation
Often Confused With
The most common and informal way to say 'give'. It works for both objects and abstract concepts.
Means 'to provide' or 'to supply'. It emphasizes the availability of resources rather than the act of giving.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
Use '给予' exclusively in formal writing or professional speech. It is inappropriate for casual daily interactions involving physical objects. Always pair it with abstract nouns to maintain a natural tone.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use '给予' for physical objects like 'giving a pen'. This sounds unnatural. Remember that '给予' is for concepts, not items.
Tips
Use with abstract nouns
Pair '给予' with abstract nouns like support (支持) or attention (关注) to sound more professional.
Avoid in casual speech
Using '给予' to ask someone to pass the salt is unnatural. Use '给' instead.
Formal etiquette
In Chinese culture, using formal vocabulary like '给予' shows respect to the recipient or the importance of the action.
Word Origin
Derived from the ancient Chinese verb '予' (to give), combined with '给' for emphasis. It reflects the evolution of formalizing verbs in modern Chinese.
Cultural Context
In Chinese social interaction, using formal language like '给予' acknowledges the formality and importance of the relationship or the situation.
Memory Tip
Think of '给予' as a 'formal gift'. If the thing you are 'giving' is invisible (like love or help), '给予' is the right choice.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions“给”是口语词，使用范围极广，几乎可以替代所有给予类的行为。“给予”是书面语，语气更庄重，通常不用于日常琐碎的物品传递。
通常接抽象名词，如：支持、帮助、关怀、鼓励、机会、荣誉、评价等。
可以，但在日常闲聊中使用会显得过于生硬或文绉绉。建议在正式场合或书面写作中使用。
可以，例如“他被给予了很高的期望”。但在现代汉语中，更倾向于主动语态，如“大家给予了他很高的期望”。
Test Yourself
公司决定对表现优异的员工___奖励。
在公司奖励这种正式场合，使用“给予”更符合书面语规范。
选择搭配不当的一项：
“给予”通常不用于具体的、琐碎的食物传递，这种情况下用“给”即可。
（老师/学生/给予/关怀）
标准的“主语+谓语+间接宾语+直接宾语”结构。
Score: /3
Summary
Use '给予' when you need to express 'giving' in a formal or written context.
- A formal verb meaning to give or grant.
- Used mainly for abstract concepts like support or care.
- Commonly found in written texts and professional settings.
Use with abstract nouns
Pair '给予' with abstract nouns like support (支持) or attention (关注) to sound more professional.
Avoid in casual speech
Using '给予' to ask someone to pass the salt is unnatural. Use '给' instead.
Formal etiquette
In Chinese culture, using formal vocabulary like '给予' shows respect to the recipient or the importance of the action.
Examples
4 of 4老师给予了我们很多帮助。
The teacher gave us a lot of help.
公司对该项目给予了高度评价。
The company gave the project a high evaluation.
请给予我一点时间考虑。
Please give me some time to think.
政府给予了贫困地区大量资金支持。
The government provided substantial financial support to impoverished areas.
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