Meaning
捐赠 means to give money, goods, or other resources to a cause, organization, or person without expecting anything in return. It emphasizes the charitable or philanthropic nature of the giving, typically to support public welfare, education, disaster relief, or other worthy causes.
Usage
捐赠 is used in formal and semi-formal contexts. It commonly appears in news reports about charitable giving, fundraising campaigns, and institutional announcements. Native speakers use it for both the act of donating (verb) and the donation itself (noun). It's more formal than 捐款 (donate money specifically).
Examples
- 01他向慈善机构捐赠了一百万元。.He donated one million yuan to the charity organization.
- 02这些书籍都是热心市民捐赠的。.These books were all donated by enthusiastic citizens.
Characters
Measure words
- 笔一笔捐赠
- 批一批捐赠物资
Common collocations
- 捐赠物资to donate supplies/materials
- 捐赠仪式donation ceremony
- 接受捐赠to accept donations
- 向...捐赠...to donate to...
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to giving. 捐 originally meant to abandon or give up, evolving to mean charitable contribution. 赠 means to present or bestow. Together they emphasize voluntary, generous giving.