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The character 赐, traditionally written as 賜, is structured with the semantic component 貝 (shell, currency), representing wealth or value, and the phonetic component 易, which primarily indicates sound. Etymologically, it derives from the concept of conferring valuables from a higher status to a lower one, initially used in contexts of imperial grants or formal bestowals. Over time, its core meaning of to grant or bestow has broadened to encompass less formal gifts, though it continues to carry a connotation of benevolent giving from a donor. The composition consistently highlights the transfer of wealth through the 貝 element, while 易 contributes to its pronunciation and subtly relates to the change inherent in the act of giving.
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上帝赐福我们。
皇帝赐予他官职。
老师赐给学生礼物。
父母赐我生命和爱。
公司赐予员工额外奖金。
国家赐予他最高荣誉勋章。
在庆典上，首领赐福给所有参与者。
鉴于他的杰出贡献，政府决定赐予他终身免税的特权。