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The character 赠, with its traditional form 贈, is structurally composed of the radical 貝, representing shell currency and thus wealth or value, combined with the component 曾, which historically served as a phonetic indicator and may carry connotations of augmentation or past action. Etymologically, this construction reflects the act of giving, specifically in the sense of presenting a gift or conferring something of worth, often within formal or ceremonial contexts. Over time, its meaning has narrowed to focus predominantly on the voluntary bestowal of a present or honor, typically without an expectation of direct return, while retaining its core association with giving. The simplified form 赠 maintains this essential structure by substituting 貝 with its simplified variant 贝.
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商店赠送小礼物
他赠给我一本好书
生日时朋友赠我卡片
这张唱片是赠品
她赠送鲜花以表感谢
公司向员工赠送节日礼品
图书馆接受了他的赠书
为了纪念这位作家我们举办了赠书活动