HSK 1 · Core verbs

给

gěi

to give; for

Stroke order of 给

给 is written with 9 strokes. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

Memory trick

Silk '纟' threads brought together '合' as a gift you give.

Parts: 纟 silk + 合 combine

Example sentence

我给你一本书。

I'll give you a book.

Words with 给

送给to give (as a gift)交给to give to; to hand to

More words: Core verbs

是to be (am / is / are)有to have; there is 在at; in; to be (located)要to want; will 会can; know how to; will 能can; be able to 送to give (as a gift); to see off 得到to get; to receive 行OK; to be all right 用to use

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