锡

xī

锡 — xī

1. tin (chemical element, Sn)

   这种合金含有锡。 zhèzhǒng héjīn hányǒu xī — This alloy contains tin.

2. to bestow; to confer; to grant (literary/formal)

   古代君主有时会锡封赏给功臣。 gǔdài jūnzhǔ yǒushí huì xī fēngshǎng gěi gōngchén — In ancient times monarchs would sometimes bestow titles and rewards on meritorious officials.