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The Chinese character 馈 (kuì), with its traditional form 饋, is a verb meaning to present a gift, offer food, or provide something of value. It combines the semantic radical 饣 (from traditional 食, shí, meaning "food" or "eating"), which grounds the character in the context of preparing or offering meals, with the component 贵 (traditional 貴, guì, meaning "expensive", "noble", or "precious"), which acts as a phonetic element and also implies the respectful or valuable nature of the offering. Over time, the meaning expanded beyond literal meals to include the formal presentation of any gifts, supplies, or even abstract feedback in technical contexts.
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感谢你的反馈。
公司经常向客户馈赠小礼品。
这顿饭是我对你的小小回馈。
系统需要输入数据才能产生输出馈送。
卫星信号通过馈线传送到接收器。
这份珍贵的礼物承载着长辈的殷切馈予。
这些意见是对我们产品开发的最好馈遗。
慈善家的无私馈饷滋养了社区的成长。