给予 (jǐ yǔ) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to grant', 'to bestow', or 'to give' — especially in contexts involving authority, generosity, or official action. Unlike the more common 给 (gěi), which is neutral and widely used in speech, 给予 carries a dignified, often institutional tone and frequently appears in official documents, news reports, academic writing, and formal speeches. Both characters individually mean 'to give' (给 and 予 are near-synonyms), so their combination creates an emphatic, elevated expression of giving — typically of intangible things like rights, support, opportunities, or honors.

This word is almost always transitive and requires a direct object; it’s rarely used in casual conversation. It commonly pairs with nouns such as 帮助 (help), 支持 (support), 机会 (opportunity), or 权利 (rights). Its formality means learners should avoid using it when speaking with friends or in everyday situations — where 给 (gěi) or 提供 (tígōng) would be more appropriate and natural.