How to Write 馈 (kuì) — Meaning “To gift / to present”

Imagine you are giving a very expensive (贵) meal (饣) to a friend. The sound "kuì" is like "queen," and queens often give grand gifts. This picture helps connect the meaning of "to gift" to the character.

Write the left radical 饣 first with three strokes: a small hook shape, then two horizontal lines. The right part 贵 has nine strokes; the top 中 section is narrow, and the bottom 贝 part is wider. A common mistake is making the left and right sides unbalanced or forgetting the horizontal stroke inside the top box.

馈 means "to give a gift" or "to present," while 飨 (xiǎng) means "to feast" or "to offer food to guests." 饽 (bō) refers to a type of steamed cake. Their meanings are distinct: 馈 focuses on gifting, not eating or the food itself.

馈 appears in formal words like 反馈 (fǎnkuì, "feedback") and 回馈 (huíkuì, "to give back" or "to reciprocate"). It is also used in 馈赠 (kuìzèng, "to present a gift"), often in business ceremonies or official gift-giving. The character carries a tone of respect and generosity.

Common words containing 馈 include: 反馈 (fǎn kuì) — Feedback; 回馈 (huí kuì) — Feedback / Give back; 馈赠 (kuì zèng) — To present a gift / gift.