To supply enough or provide what is needed. To give, hand over, or do something for someone; as a marker: to, for. Silk threads (纟) joined (合) together bind and supply what is needed.
The receiver goes right after 给, before the thing you give.
When 给 marks the person you call, put 给你 before the verb.
To say you do something for someone, put 给 plus person before the action.
Put the receiver right after 给: 给我一本书, not 给一本书我.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Give me a book | 给我一本书 | 给一本书我 |
| Give him money | 给他钱 | 给钱他 |
| Give me the pen | 给我笔 | 给笔我 |
Before a verb, 给 often means do something for someone.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Open the door for me | 他给我开门 | 他开门给我 |
| Call you | 我给你打电话 | 我打电话给你 |
| Show you | 给你看 | 看给你 |
给我打电话 means call me. 和我打电话 means talk on the phone with me.
| Dimension | Natural | Avoid |
|---|---|---|
| Ask for a call | 给我打电话 | 和我打电话 |
| I called him | 我给他打电话了 | 我和他打电话了 |
| Phone chat together | 我和他打电话 | 我给他打电话 |
This heartwarming story shows how a small act of kindness can be passed on. Follow Gao Xianming as he learns an important lesson about generosity in his new city.
老先生来到高先明前边， 给 高先明五块钱。
我明天 给 您钱。”
老先生说：“不要 给 我。”
高先明看见了老先生， 给 老先生五块钱。
老先生对高先明说：“我说不要 给 我。
有人没有钱坐车，你 给 他这五块钱吧。”
高先明去前边， 给 安小语五块钱。
我明天 给 你钱。”
高先明对她说：“不要 给 我。
有人没有钱坐车，你 给 他们吧。”
Discover how a simple letter from a cookie seller led to an unexpected friendship with a famous scholar. This heartwarming story explores kindness and connection across social divides.
在他的晚年，有一位卖饼干的小人物成了他的朋友， 给 他带来一点意外和许多快乐。
于是他便写了一封长信 给 大学者胡之适。
信中说：“你提出的问题太大，我不能 给 你一个可以使我自己认为满意的解释。
胡之适一听他说，便立即 给 一位做院长的朋友写了封信，说：这是我的朋友元真。
他的一个朋友拿了一块饼干送到他的病房，跟他开玩笑：“我 给 你吃一样东西。
This is a short dialogue about a shopping trip. A woman buys many things, including food, drinks, furniture, and pet food, while her boyfriend reminds her not to overspend.
我的男朋友打电话 给 我：“喂？
我很不高兴：“我也在 给 你买东西。
我买了鸡蛋、面包、牛奶，还有一些水果，这些都是你和我的吃的和喝的东西，还有 给 我们的小猫和小狗吃的东西。
Follow Dazhong, a busy worker in China, as he finds warmth and kindness at a small noodle shop. Practice everyday words for food, weather, and expressing gratitude.
老先生天天都 给 大中做热面条。
今天外边太冷了，我 给 你做热面条。”
老先生 给 大中做好了热面条。
Why would a millionaire leave a table of lobster and wagyu untouched? This story explores the hidden rules of business dining and the true cost of staying alert.
旁边的人都在 给 他敬酒，他每次都端起来酒杯，嘴唇沾沾杯沿就放下。
他说：“货款拖了四个月了，再不 给 ，这周我就停了你的货！”
你来了我让食堂 给 你炒个蛋炒饭，正经吃的。
Enjoy this simple story about a patient and a mysterious apple. It shows how a small act of kindness can make someone feel at home, and you'll learn key words for feelings and daily life.
马家友觉得是医院 给 的。
谢医生对马家友说：“苹果不是医院 给 的。
是二号房间的老先生 给 你的。
In this funny HSK 2 story, a boy asks his father for money every day. When his father tries to teach him a lesson, the boy's clever reply will make you laugh.
这一天，这个孩子找爸爸要钱：“爸爸， 给 我五块钱吧。
那，你今天 给 我一百块钱吧“！
This humorous dialogue follows a man who spends all his savings on his girlfriend's Apple phone and a lucky number, leaving him broke. A fun read for HSK 3 learners.
我 给 女朋友买了一个苹果，现在没钱了。
A：哈哈， 给 女朋友花钱，难过什么？
Read about a work trip to Beijing where a group of colleagues takes a very large airplane. Practice weather words and actions in a simple travel story.
我找了一件衣服 给 他们。
Follow Xiao Li as he copes with the effects of forest fires near his home in the US and reflects on environmental changes. A thoughtful story for HSK 4 learners.
他 给 爸爸妈妈打了个电话，问他们那边怎么样。
This heartwarming story reveals the quiet devotion of a father. As you read, notice the repeated actions and how a simple cup of tea becomes meaningful.
大中很高兴，做了一杯热茶， 给 老先生喝。
Join a family on a sweltering Beijing Sunday as a boy learns a funny lesson about playing outside in the summer heat. Perfect for HSK 1 learners.
请 给 我五块钱吧。
A young man helps an old man look for his cat. But the real surprise is why the old man wanted to find the cat. Read on to learn about kindness and friendship.
谁看见我的大白猫大白，请打电话 给 三号房间。”
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