恩赐

恩賜

ēncì

noun HSK 7-9 #11,738

Meanings

1 blessing
2 favor bestowed by a superior
3 godsend

Characters

grace; kindness; favor

to bestow; to grant

Examples

他把这一切看作上天的恩赐。

Tā bǎ zhè yīqiè kànzuò shàngtiān de ēncì.

He regarded all of this as a blessing from heaven.

自由不是别人的恩赐，要靠自己争取。

Zìyóu búshì biérén de ēncì, yào kào zìjǐ zhēngqǔ.

Freedom is not a gift from others; you must fight for it yourself.

Tips

usage

恩赐 implies something given from a higher power or authority, often carrying a connotation of benevolence or charity. It can be used positively or critically (suggesting dependency).

Stroke Order

恩 ēn

赐 cì