How to Say ‘To’ in Simplified Chinese
给
gěi
[gěi]
💬 Usage Tip: In 还给, 给 keeps its basic give/to idea, so the whole phrase is literally give back to. You'll see 给 in many verb combinations like 送给 (give as a gift) and 交给 (hand over to).
Phrase Breakdown
给
gěi
[gěi]
give
To provide or offer something to someone.
请给我一杯水。
Please give me a glass of water.
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