Definition
施恩 is a formal verb-object compound meaning 'to bestow favor' or 'to do someone a kindness'. As a separable verb (离合词), the object 恩 can be separated from 施 by measure words or modifiers, e.g. 施过一次恩 ('bestowed a favor once'). It is often used in written or literary contexts, and the recipient is typically introduced with 于 or 给: 施恩于某人.
v.o.
to bestow favorto do a kindness (formal)
Examples
- 施恩，。Tā céngjīng duì hěnduō rén shī ēn, xiànzài dàjiā dōu lái bāng tā.He once did favors for many people, and now everyone comes to help him.
- ，。Zhè wèi lǎorén yìshēng shī guò bùshǎo ēn, què cóng bù qiú huíbào.This elderly person bestowed many favors in his life, but never asked for anything in return.
- ，。Shī ēn yú rén, shì yì zhǒng měidé.Bestowing favors upon others is a virtue.
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