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-====== juānzèng: 捐赠 - To Donate, To Contribute ====== +
-===== Quick Summary ===== +
-  * **Keywords:** 捐赠, juanzeng, donate in Chinese, contribute in Chinese, Chinese for donation, charity in China, give to charity Chinese, philanthropy, HSK 5 +
-  * **Summary:** Learn how to say "donate" in Chinese with the word **捐赠 (juānzèng)**. This comprehensive guide covers its meaning, cultural significance, and practical use in modern China. Discover how 捐赠 is used for formal acts of charity, like donating money, books, or even organs, and learn to distinguish it from simply "giving a gift" to a friend. +
-===== Core Meaning ===== +
-  * **Pinyin (with tone marks):** juānzèng +
-  * **Part of Speech:** Verb +
-  * **HSK Level:** HSK 5 +
-  * **Concise Definition:** To donate or contribute money or goods, typically to an organization or cause for the public good. +
-  * **In a Nutshell:** 捐赠 (juānzèng) is the formal Chinese word for "to donate." Think of it as the word you'd see on a charity's website, in a news report about disaster relief, or when discussing a formal contribution to a museum or school. It’s not for casual gift-giving; it implies a serious, often selfless, act of giving to help others or support an institution. +
-===== Character Breakdown ===== +
-  * **捐 (juān):** The hand radical on the left (扌) signifies an action done with the hands. The right side provides the sound. Fundamentally, 捐 means to contribute, give up, or abandon. +
-  * **赠 (zèng):** The shell radical on the left (贝) is associated with money and valuables from ancient times. The right side provides the sound. 赠 means to give a gift or to present something of value. +
-  * **Together, 捐赠 (juānzèng)** literally means "to contribute (捐) valuables (赠)". The combination of these two characters creates a formal and powerful term that specifically refers to the act of donating to a cause. +
-===== Cultural Context and Significance ===== +
-In China, the concept of public charity has evolved significantly. Traditionally, giving was often focused within family, clan, or local community networks. The modern concept of large-scale, public philanthropy, similar to Western NGOs, gained massive traction following major events like the 2008 Sichuan Earthquake, which saw an unprecedented outpouring of public donations. +
-While the act of donating is universal, the Chinese context can sometimes be intertwined with other cultural values. A large public **捐赠** can be a way to build social reputation or "face" ([[面子]], miànzi). For companies, it's a significant part of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and can be seen as a way to contribute to social harmony, a core Confucian value. +
-Unlike the Western emphasis on individual giving for personal or religious fulfillment (and tax deductions), **捐赠** in China can be a more public or collective act. It's often reported in the media, and companies or wealthy individuals may be publicly expected to **捐赠** during national crises, reflecting a blend of modern philanthropy and traditional collectivist values. +
-===== Practical Usage in Modern China ===== +
-**捐赠 (juānzèng)** is a formal word. You will encounter it in specific, non-casual contexts. +
-  * **Formal Announcements & News:** News reports about disaster relief funds, corporate donations, or philanthropic events will always use **捐赠**. +
-    * //"The company announced it would donate one million yuan to the affected area."// +
-  * **Charities and NGOs:** The "Donate Now" button on a Chinese charity website will say **捐赠**. +
-  * **Institutional Giving:** When you donate items to a school, library, or museum, the act is called **捐赠**. For example, **捐赠**图书 (juānzèng túshū) - to donate books. +
-  * **Medical Contexts:** The term is used for serious medical contributions, such as **捐赠**器官 (juānzèng qìguān) - to donate organs, or **捐赠**遗体 (juānzèng yítǐ) - to donate one's body to science. +
-The word carries a very positive and respectable connotation. It is never used informally. You would not **捐赠** a birthday present to a friend; for that, you would use [[送]] (sòng). +
-===== Example Sentences ===== +
-  * **Example 1:** +
-    * 他决定把一部分遗产**捐赠**给慈善机构。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā juédìng bǎ yībùfen yíchǎn **juānzèng** gěi císhàn jīgòu. +
-    * English: He decided to donate a part of his inheritance to a charitable organization. +
-    * Analysis: This is a classic, formal use of **捐赠**. It involves a significant act (donating inheritance) to a formal entity (charitable organization). +
-  * **Example 2:** +
-    * 许多公司向灾区**捐赠**了食物和水。 +
-    * Pinyin: Xǔduō gōngsī xiàng zāiqū **juānzèng** le shíwù hé shuǐ. +
-    * English: Many companies donated food and water to the disaster area. +
-    * Analysis: Here, **捐赠** is used for corporate giving during a crisis, a very common context. The direction of the donation is marked by 向 (xiàng). +
-  * **Example 3:** +
-    * 感谢您的慷慨**捐赠**！ +
-    * Pinyin: Gǎnxiè nín de kāngkǎi **juānzèng**! +
-    * English: Thank you for your generous donation! +
-    * Analysis: In this sentence, **捐赠** functions as a noun, meaning "donation." This is a standard phrase used by charities to thank donors. +
-  * **Example 4:** +
-    * 我们学校正在为贫困学生募集过冬衣物，欢迎大家**捐赠**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Wǒmen xuéxiào zhèngzài wèi pínkùn xuéshēng mùjí guòdōng yīwù, huānyíng dàjiā **juānzèng**. +
-    * English: Our school is currently collecting winter clothes for students in need, and we welcome everyone to donate. +
-    * Analysis: This shows how an organization might call for donations. It's a public and formal request. +
-  * **Example 5:** +
-    * 这位艺术家把他的所有作品都**捐赠**给了国家美术馆。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè wèi yìshùjiā bǎ tā de suǒyǒu zuòpǐn dōu **juānzèng** gěi le guójiā měishùguǎn. +
-    * English: This artist donated all of his works to the national art gallery. +
-    * Analysis: **捐赠** is used here for donating culturally significant items (artworks) to a public institution (a museum). +
-  * **Example 6:** +
-    * 器官**捐赠**可以拯救许多人的生命。 +
-    * Pinyin: Qìguān **juānzèng** kěyǐ zhěngjiù xǔduō rén de shēngmìng. +
-    * English: Organ donation can save many people's lives. +
-    * Analysis: A key medical use of the term, where **捐赠** acts as a noun within the compound word 器官捐赠 (qìguān juānzèng). +
-  * **Example 7:** +
-    * 他匿名**捐赠**了一大笔钱。 +
-    * Pinyin: Tā nìmíng **juānzèng** le yī dà bǐ qián. +
-    * English: He anonymously donated a large sum of money. +
-    * Analysis: This shows that the act of **捐赠** can be done anonymously (匿名, nìmíng). +
-  * **Example 8:** +
-    * 每一笔**捐赠**，无论大小，我们都深表感谢。 +
-    * Pinyin: Měi yī bǐ **juānzèng**, wúlùn dàxiǎo, wǒmen dōu shēn biǎo gǎnxiè. +
-    * English: We are deeply grateful for every donation, no matter how large or small. +
-    * Analysis: Again, **捐赠** is used as a noun. The measure word for a single donation (as a transaction) is 笔 (bǐ). +
-  * **Example 9:** +
-    * 图书馆收到了来自校友的图书**捐赠**。 +
-    * Pinyin: Túshūguǎn shōudào le láizì xiàoyǒu de túshū **juānzèng**. +
-    * English: The library received a book donation from an alumnus. +
-    * Analysis: A common context in educational institutions. Here, 图书捐赠 (túshū juānzèng) means "book donation." +
-  * **Example 10:** +
-    * 这次活动的目标是为希望工程**捐赠**一百万。 +
-    * Pinyin: Zhè cì huódòng de mùbiāo shì wèi Xīwàng Gōngchéng **juānzèng** yībǎi wàn. +
-    * English: The goal of this event is to donate one million to Project Hope. +
-    * Analysis: Shows **捐赠** used in the context of a specific, famous Chinese charity (希望工程, Xīwàng Gōngchéng - Project Hope). +
-===== Nuances and Common Mistakes ===== +
-  * **捐赠 (juānzèng) vs. 送 (sòng):** This is the most critical distinction for learners. +
-    * **捐赠 (juānzèng):** To DONATE to a cause, charity, or institution. It's formal and impersonal. +
-    * **送 (sòng):** To GIVE a gift to a person (friend, family member, colleague). It's personal and can be formal or informal. +
-    * **Incorrect:** 我**捐赠**给你一个生日礼物。(Wǒ juānzèng gěi nǐ yīgè shēngrì lǐwù.) -> This sounds very strange, like you are treating your friend as a charity case. +
-    * **Correct:** 我**送**你一个生日礼物。(Wǒ sòng nǐ yīgè shēngrì lǐwù.) - I'm giving you a birthday present. +
-  * **捐赠 (juānzèng) vs. 捐 (juān):** +
-    * **捐赠** is the complete, formal verb for the act of donating. +
-    * **捐 (juān)** is often used as a shorthand, especially when combined with an object, forming a verb-object compound word. For example: [[捐款]] (juānkuǎn - to donate money), 捐物 (juānwù - to donate goods), 捐血 (juānxiě - to donate blood). You can say 他捐了钱 (tā juān le qián), which is slightly less formal than 他**捐赠**了钱 (tā juānzèng le qián). +
-===== Related Terms and Concepts ===== +
-  * [[慈善]] (císhàn) - Charity, philanthropy. The abstract concept of which **捐赠** is an act. +
-  * [[捐款]] (juānkuǎn) - To donate money. A more specific type of **捐赠**. +
-  * [[捐献]] (juānxiàn) - To contribute/donate. Very similar to **捐赠**, but can sometimes imply a greater sense of sacrifice (e.g., donating one's life). +
-  * [[赞助]] (zànzhù) - To sponsor. This is different from **捐赠** because sponsoring usually implies the sponsor receives something in return, like advertising space or naming rights. +
-  * [[志愿者]] (zhìyuànzhě) - Volunteer. A person who donates their time and labor, rather than money or goods. +
-  * [[基金会]] (jījīnhuì) - Foundation. An organization that is established to manage funds and give them to charitable causes, often receiving many **捐赠**. +
-  * [[送]] (sòng) - To give (as a gift). The everyday verb for giving gifts to people you know. +
-  * [[礼物]] (lǐwù) - Gift, present. What you [[送]] (sòng) to a friend, not what you **捐赠** to a charity.+