How to Say ‘To give’ in Simplified Chinese
给
💬 Usage Tip: [给] means “to give/to.” In speech it’s very common: [给你] = “for you / here you go.”
🇨🇳 In China: When handing gifts or [红包], people often say [给你] as they pass it—simple and natural.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
给
[gěi]
to give; for (to someone)
A key verb in gifting: 给你… = “give you…”. Can also mark the recipient (“to/for”).
我给你一个红包，图个吉利。
I’ll give you a red envelope—just for good luck.
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