Today’s word of the day is 给 (gěi) which means ‘to give’. Let’s practice by making different words, phrases, and sentences with 给 (gěi).
交给 (jiāo gěi) To handover
The first word is 交给 (jiāo gěi) which means ‘to handover’. Let’s look at each character of this word, 交 means ‘to deal’ and 给 means ‘to give’. A way of using it in a sentence is: 请把作业按时交给我。(Qǐng bǎ zuòyè ànshí jiāo gěi wǒ.) Please hand over your homework to me on time.
给面子 (gěi miàn zi) To give face
A phrase we can create with 给 (gěi) is 给面子 (gěi miàn zi). This means ‘to give face’. Giving face means showing respect to others, although this concept is very hard to explain in just one sentence. When negotiating a deal or dealing with someone who is a bit disrespectful, you can say 给点面子吧。(Jǐ diǎn miànzi ba.) Show some respect.
送给 (sòng gěi) To send
Finally, we can create the word 送给 (sòng gěi) which means ‘to send’ or ‘to give as a present’. The 送 here means ‘to send’. A way of using it in a sentence is 我送给你一个礼物吧。(Wǒ sòng gěi nǐ yīgè lǐwù ba.) Let me give you a present.