How to Write 给 (gěi/jǐ) — Meaning “To give.”

Q: What is a good memory technique to remember the character 给?

Imagine the left side 纟 looks like a twisted silk ribbon, and the right side 合 resembles a person with arms open. Visualize you are giving a gift wrapped in silk to someone who is ready to receive it.

Q: What are important writing tips for 给?

Write the left radical 纟 first with three strokes: two diagonal folds (撇折) then a rising stroke (提). Then write the right side 合: start with a person shape (撇捺), then the box (横竖横折横). Keep the left side narrow and the right side balanced.

Q: How is 给 different from similar characters like 纬 and 纭?

给 has the right side 合, while 纬 (wěi) has 韦 and means 'weft thread' in weaving, and 纭 (yún) has 云 and means 'chaotic'. 给 is common for 'to give'; the others are rarely used in everyday language.

Q: When and how is 给 used in modern Chinese?

给 is used daily to mean 'to give' as in '我给你一本书' (I give you a book). It also appears in passive sentences like '被…给’ to emphasize the action. In gift-giving, 送给 (sòng gěi) is more polite than just 给.

Q: What common words use 给?

Common words containing 给 include: 交给 (jiāo gěi) — to hand over; to give to; 送给 (sòng gěi) — to give to (simplified); 给予 (jǐ yǔ) — To give or bestow..

gěi/jǐ HSK Level 1 9 strokes Radical: 纟

给 (gěi/jǐ) means "To give." in Chinese. It has 9 strokes with the radical 纟, and is HSK Level 1.

Rated 3.5/5 in difficulty (challenging).

Harder than 82% of HSK Level 1 characters.

Appears in 4+ common words including 交给 (jiāo gěi), 送给 (sòng gěi), 给予 (jǐ yǔ).

Due to its 9 strokes, Hanzi Writer's error detection shows 给 requires focused practice — most learners need 10+ attempts for consistent accuracy.

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How to Write 给

The character 给 (gěi/jǐ) is written with 9 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 纟 is one of its key components.

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What Does gěi/jǐ (给) Mean in Chinese?

给 means To give..

This is a polyphonic character with readings: gěi, jǐ.

As an HSK Level 1 character, 给 is among the first characters beginners learn.

Character Data

Character	给
Pinyin	gěi / jǐ (gei/ji)
Meaning	To give.
Strokes	9
Radical	纟
HSK Level	1
Difficulty	3.5/5

Origin of 给

The character 给 combines the silk radical 纟, symbolizing threads or tying, with 合 (to join/unite), originally meaning to supply or provide by binding things together. Over time, it evolved to mean 'to give' as in handing something over.

💡 Memory Tip: Picture a silk ribbon (纟) tying a gift box that you give to someone, and the box closes (合) with a snap.

Common Words with 给

交给 jiāo gěi

to hand over; to give to

送给 sòng gěi

to give to (simplified)

给予 jǐ yǔ

To give or bestow.

供给 gōng jǐ

supply; provide

Example Sentences

请把这份会议纪要交给秘书整理。

qǐng bǎ zhè fèn huì yì jì yào jiāo gěi mì shū zhěng lǐ

Please give these meeting minutes to the secretary to organize.

我买了一束康乃馨送给亲爱的妈妈。

wǒ mǎi le yī shù kāng nǎi xīn sòng gěi qīn ài de mā mā

I bought a bouquet of carnations for my dear mother.

社会各界向灾区人民给予了极大的援助。

shè huì gè jiè xiàng zāi qū rén mín jǐ yǔ le jí dà de yuán zhù

All sectors of society have provided great assistance to the people in the disaster area.

军队必须保证前线战士有充足的物资供给。

jūn duì bì xū bǎo zhèng qián xiàn zhàn shì yǒu chōng zú de wù zī gōng jǐ

The army must ensure that the frontline soldiers have an adequate supply of materials.

Similar Characters Comparison

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Radical
给 (current)	gěi / jǐ	9	纟
纬	wěi	7	纟
纭	yún	7	纟
纯	chún	7	纟

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Frequently Asked Questions about 给

What are the components of 给 and how do they relate to its meaning?

The left component is 纟 (silk radical), which hints at threads or connections. The right component is 合 (hé, to combine), suggesting bringing things together, so 给 means 'to give' as in transferring something to someone.

What is a good memory technique to remember the character 给?

What are important writing tips for 给?

How is 给 different from similar characters like 纬 and 纭?

When and how is 给 used in modern Chinese?

What common words use 给?

How to Write 给 (gěi/jǐ) — Meaning “To give.”

Practice Writing 给 (gěi/jǐ)

How to Write 给

What Does gěi/jǐ (给) Mean in Chinese?

Character Data

Origin of 给

Common Words with 给

Example Sentences

Similar Characters Comparison

Practice Writing 给 (gěi/jǐ)

Frequently Asked Questions about 给

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