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The character 赐 (cì) is a phono-semantic compound. Its left component, the cowrie shell radical 贝 (bèi), connects it to the semantic domain of wealth and valuables. The right component, 易 (yì), provides the phonetic element. The traditional form is 賜, with the unsimplified radical 貝. The primary meaning is to bestow or grant, typically from a superior to an inferior, such as an emperor awarding a subject. The shell radical reflects the historical practice of rewarding with tangible items of value, marking the character as a symbol of hierarchical generosity.
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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。