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Verbs followed by 给 ("gei3")

给 gěi

Verb
HSK 3

Structure

Subj. + Verb + 给 + Recipient + Obj. Obj. + Subj. + Verb + 给 + Recipient Subj. + 把 + Obj. + Verb + 给 + Recipient

Translations

  • to
  • give

Definition

动词后接“给”表示动作涉及的对象，强调动作传递或受益的方向。

The pattern 'verb + 给 (gěi)' indicates that the action is directed toward or benefits a recipient, often involving transfer.

Usage

用于及物动词后，引出动作的接受者或受益者。常见动词包括：送、寄、交、卖、递、传等。结构为：动词 + 给 + 接受者。

Used after transitive verbs to introduce the recipient or beneficiary of the action. Common verbs include: sòng (give as gift), jì (mail), jiāo (hand over), mài (sell), dì (hand), chuán (pass). Structure: Verb + 给 + Recipient.

Examples

  • 1 我寄给妈妈一封信。 (I sent a letter to my mother.)
  • 2 他送给我一本书。 (He gave me a book as a gift.)
  • 3 请你交给他这份文件。 (Please hand this document over to him.)
  • 4 她把玩具卖给了邻居。 (She sold the toy to the neighbor.)
  • 5 老师传给我们一个消息。 (The teacher passed a message to us.)

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