How to say “give to someone” with 给 (gěi) after a verb
Subj. + Verb + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Obj.
Verbs followed by "给 (gěi)"
Subj. + Verb + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Obj.
HSK 2Verb phrasesVerbs followed by "给 (gěi)"
Rule structure
Some verbs, like 送 (sòng) "give as a gift," 还 (huán) "return," and 借 (jiè) "lend/borrow," can be followed directly by 给 (gěi) to introduce the recipient of the transferred item.
Rule structure
Some verbs, like 送 (sòng) "give as a gift," 还 (huán) "return," and 借 (jiè) "lend/borrow," can be followed directly by 给 (gěi) to introduce the recipient of the transferred item.
Examples
我送给你一本书。
Wǒ sòng gěi nǐ yì běn shū.
I give a book to you.
Examples
我送给你一本书。
Wǒ sòng gěi nǐ yì běn shū.
I give a book to you.
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Frequently asked questions
How do you express “Verbs followed by "给 (gěi)"” in Chinese?
Use the structure: Subj. + Verb + 给 (gěi) + Recipient + Obj.. For example: 我送给你一本书。 — “I give a book to you.”.
What is an example sentence with this grammar rule?
我送给你一本书。 — “I give a book to you.”.
Which HSK level includes this grammar rule?
This grammar rule is part of HSK 2.
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