biếu
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Verb:
- To present (as a gift): To give something to someone, often a superior, elder, or respected person, as a token of respect, gratitude, or politeness. The act carries a nuance of formality and deference.
- To offer respectfully: To make a gift with a sense of courtesy, humility, or observance of social hierarchy.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Tôi biếu ông ấy một giỏ trái cây. (I presented him with a basket of fruit.)
- Cô ấy biếu thầy giáo cũ một món quà nhỏ. (She presented her old teacher with a small gift.)
- Họ biếu bác sĩ một phong bì để tỏ lòng biết ơn. (They presented the doctor with an envelope to show their gratitude.)
Advanced Usage
- The word "biếu" is often used in fixed phrases to denote a special copy of a publication meant as a respectful gift.
- sách biếu: a presentation copy of a book.
- Đây là cuốn sách biếu của tác giả. (This is the author's presentation copy of the book.)
- báo biếu: a presentation copy of a newspaper or magazine.
Variants and Related Words
- Tặng (v): To give, to donate, to award. This is a more general term for giving a gift, without the specific connotation of deference inherent in "biếu".
- Cống hiến (v): To dedicate, to contribute (often for a cause or collective).
- Dâng (v): To offer up, to present (used for superiors, deities, or in very formal/ceremonial contexts; stronger than "biếu").
Synonyms
- Present: To give something formally.
- Offer respectfully: To give as a courteous gesture.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Biếu xén: (Often used slightly pejoratively) Refers to the act of giving gifts, particularly to curry favor or in a context of potential obligation.
- Việc biếu xén quà cáp cho cấp trên đôi khi gây tranh cãi. (The practice of presenting gifts to superiors is sometimes controversial.)
verb
- To present
- biếu cuốn sáchTo prsent a book
- sách biếua presentation copy of a book
- báo biếua presentation copy of a newspaper (magazine)