Definitions
(verb)
to give
Etymology
Embellishment of the phonetically similar character 呂.
About
The character '予' has historically functioned as both an archaic first-person pronoun and a verb meaning 'to give', with its etymology pointing toward an inherent association with the act of bestowing or handing over. Its structural composition, while not derived from a more complex traditional form, reflects this verbal notion through components interpreted to suggest motion or transfer. Over time, the pronominal application receded into literary obscurity, whereas the sense of giving remained active, particularly within formal and classical contexts where it frequently combines with other characters to form words related to conferral, permission, or provision.
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Example Sentences Hide
他给予我帮助。
学校予以奖励。
政府给予支持。
请予以考虑。
他们给予我们很多机会。
公司予以员工培训。
我们必须予以高度重视。
国际社会应予以发展中国家更多援助。