赐

• 拼音: cì
• 汉字拆解: 赐 = 贝 (treasure, money) + 易 (to exchange, give)

含义

To bestow; to grant; to confer. A formal verb meaning to give something (usually from a superior to an inferior).

Historically used when emperors or gods gave gifts to subjects. In modern usage, appears in polite expressions like 赐教 (please teach me). The power dynamic is implied: the giver is higher in status.

例句

1. 皇帝赐给功臣一座宅邸和大量金银。
2. 这柄宝剑是先祖受皇帝御赐之物，代代相传。
3. 如有不当之处，还望各位专家不吝赐教。

用法指南

语境: historical, polite expressions, formal

语气: respectful

正确说法

• 皇帝赐他黄马褂。(The emperor bestowed upon him a yellow riding jacket.)
• 请赐教。(Please enlighten me.)

错误说法

• 我赐给朋友一杯咖啡 (赐 implies superior-to-inferior giving — for casual gifts between equals, use 送 or 给)

起源与历史

Originally composed of 貝 (shell/money) + 易 (to give/exchange). The shell component reflects ancient currency, suggesting valuable gifts.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal