Meaning
confer; bestow; grant
Hear the Four Tones
The same syllable “ci” becomes a different word in each tone. 赐 is the 4th tone. Tap any tone to hear a native voice and see its pitch shape.
Stroke Order
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Common Words
- 恩赐ēn cìto bestow (favors, charity etc)
- 赐教cì jiào(honorific) to impart one's wisdom; to enlighten
- 天赐tiān cìbestowed by heaven
- 赐给cì gěito bestow; to give
- 赐死cì sǐ(of a ruler) to order sb to commit suicide (in lieu of execution)
Example Sentence
古时候，皇帝会赐给功臣金银财宝。Gǔ shí hou, huáng dì huì cì gěi gōng chén jīn yín cái bǎo.In ancient times, the emperor would bestow gold and treasures upon meritorious officials.
古时候Gǔ shí houin ancient times，皇帝huáng dìemperor会huìcan赐给cì gěito bestow功臣gōng chénmeritorious official金银jīn yíngold and silver财宝cái bǎomoney and valuables。