赠

• 拼音: zèng
• 汉字拆解: 赠 = 贝 (shell/money) + 曾 (phonetic), to gift

含义

To give as a gift; to present; to donate. Formally presenting something to someone.

More formal than 送. Used in literary contexts and formal gift-giving. Common phrases: 赠送 (to give as a present), 赠品 (complimentary gift/freebie), 赠言 (parting words of advice), 捐赠 (donate).

例句

1. 朋友赠我一本他写的书。
2. 购物满五百元，赠精美礼品一份。
3. 老师在毕业时赠我几句话。

用法指南

语境: gifts, ceremonies, promotions

语气: positive

正确说法

• 谨以此书赠给您。(I respectfully present this book to you.)
• 购买即赠小礼品。(Purchase and receive a free gift.)

错误说法

• 赠你一个苹果 (Too formal for casual giving — just say 给你一个苹果)

起源与历史

Composed of 贝 (shell, representing wealth/valuables) and 曾 (phonetic). Giving valuables as gifts.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal