gěi

Translation

  • to
  • for
  • for the benefit of
  • to give
  • to allow
  • to do sth (for sb)
  • (grammatical equivalent of 被)
  • (grammatical equivalent of 把)
  • (sentence intensifier)

Synonyms

Examples

  • 这本书我是买自己的,不是买老婆的。
    I bought this book for myself, not for my wife.
  • 爱情开门!
    Open the door for love.
  • 请把盐递我。
    Pass me the salt, please.
  • 我一张纸。
    Please give me a sheet of paper.
  • 你投谁?
    Who are you voting for?
  • 你们了小费吗?
    Did you leave a tip?
  • 我画只绵羊。
    Draw me a sheep.
  • 请把黄油递我。
    Please pass me the butter.
  • 我点事做。
    Give me something to do.
  • 医生我把脉。
    The doctor felt my pulse.
Chinese Tones