給... marks a benefactive or recipient.
Do for someone
Recipient marker
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Different roles of 給
- Benefactive marker vs verb give in different structures.
Argument roles must be clear
- Who gives/for whom/what is done should be explicit.
Word order is pattern-sensitive
- Check whether 給 marks recipient or benefactive preposition.
I bought you a coffee.
The teacher gave us an example explanation.
She prepared lunch for the child.
I replied to the client by email.
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