给予 (gěi yǔ) — Chinese Word

verb HSK 5

Traditional 給予

gěi yǔ

to give · to grant · to bestow

Meaning

给予 is a formal verb meaning 'to give' or 'to bestow,' typically used in written or formal contexts. It conveys the act of providing something to someone, often abstract things like support, help, rights, or opportunities. It is more formal than the everyday verb 给 (gěi).

Usage

给予 is commonly used in official documents, news reports, formal speeches, and written Chinese. It often appears with abstract nouns like 支持 (support), 帮助 (help), 关心 (care), or 机会 (opportunity). In casual conversation, native speakers typically use the simpler 给 instead.

Examples

01
政府给予了这个项目大力支持。
Zhèng fǔ gěi yǔ le zhè ge xiàng mù dà lì zhī chí.
The government gave strong support to this project.
02
老师给予学生们很多鼓励和帮助。
Lǎo shī gěi yǔ xué sheng men hěn duō gǔ lì hé bāng zhù.
The teacher gave the students much encouragement and help.

Characters

Common collocations

给予支持
gěi yǔ zhī chí
to give support
给予帮助
gěi yǔ bāng zhù
to provide help
给予关注
gěi yǔ guān zhù
to give attention
给予机会
gěi yǔ jī huì
to give an opportunity

Antonyms

Origin

Both characters independently mean 'to give.' 予 is a classical Chinese character rarely used alone in modern speech. The compound 给予 emerged as a formal, literary way to express giving or granting.