‘送给’ is a compound verb meaning 'to give (something) to (someone) as a gift.' It combines the verb 送 (sòng), which means 'to send' or 'to give,' and the preposition 给 (gěi), which marks the recipient. Unlike the simple verb 送, which can mean 'to send' (e.g., mail) or 'to escort,' 送给 specifically emphasizes the act of presenting something voluntarily and generously—usually with affection, gratitude, or celebration in mind. The structure always follows the pattern: [Subject] + 送给 + [Recipient] + [Object], and the object (the gift) is typically stated explicitly.

This verb is common in everyday contexts like birthdays, holidays, apologies, or expressions of appreciation. It carries a warm, intentional connotation—not merely handing something over, but offering it thoughtfully. While 送 alone may sometimes imply delivery or accompaniment (e.g., 送孩子上学 'take child to school'), adding 给 shifts focus exclusively to gifting. Note that 送给 cannot be used without specifying or implying a recipient; omitting the recipient makes the sentence incomplete or ungrammatical.