Phono-semantic — one part hints at the meaning, another at the sound
Example phrases
他决定把毕生收藏的古籍捐献给大学图书馆。Tā juédìng bǎ bìshēng shōucáng de gǔjí juānxiàn gěi dàxué túshūguǎn.He decided to donate the ancient books he had collected throughout his life to the university library.
他每年都向山区学校捐献图书和文具。Tā měi nián dōu xiàng shānqū xuéxiào juānxiàn túshū hé wénjù.Every year he donates books and stationery to schools in the mountains.
很多人愿意捐献血液,帮助需要手术的病人。Hěn duō rén yuànyì juānxiàn xuèyè, bāngzhù xūyào shǒushù de bìngrén.Many people are willing to donate blood to help patients who need surgery.