kap1 jyu5給予给予
Jyutpingkap1 jyu5
Yalekāp yúh
Definition
To give, grant, or present a gift to someone.
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How it's used
Use 俾 instead of 給予 in almost all spoken contexts, as 給予 sounds strictly formal and is usually reserved for written documents or official speeches. Native speakers will find it unnatural to use 給予 in casual conversation, where 俾 is the universal choice for giving or allowing.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use 給予 in daily speech because they see it in textbooks, but it sounds overly stiff and academic. Stick to 俾 for natural-sounding Cantonese.
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Grammar guides
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