verb HSK 5
to donate · to contribute · to give up
Meaning
捐 means to voluntarily give money, goods, or resources to others, typically for charitable purposes or public causes. It emphasizes the act of giving without expecting direct return, often to help those in need or support community projects.
Usage
Commonly used in formal and written contexts when discussing charitable donations, fundraising, or contributing to public welfare. Often appears in compound words like 捐款 (donate money) or 捐赠 (donate/contribute). Can also mean to sacrifice or give up something valuable in literary contexts.
Examples
- 01他每年都向慈善机构捐钱。.He donates money to charitable organizations every year.
- 02很多人捐献了衣服和食物给灾区。.Many people donated clothes and food to the disaster area.
Measure words
- 笔一笔捐款
Common collocations
- 捐款donate money
- 捐赠donate, contribute
- 捐血donate blood
- 捐献donate, contribute
Antonyms
Origin
The character combines 扌(hand radical) with 肙, suggesting the act of giving or offering with one's hands.