Chinese word

奖

Pronunciation

Pinyinjiǎng

Meaning

  • nounprize

Example

她在比赛中得了奖。tā zài bǐ sài zhōng dé le jiǎng

She received a prize in the competition.

Illustration for 奖 (prize)

More examples

为了鼓励学生，学校设立了奖学金。wèi le gǔ lì xué shēng xué xiào shè lì le jiǎng xué jīn

To encourage students, the school established scholarships.

Core concept

A visible or official sign that achievement, service, or performance has earned recognition.

Common phrases

  • 奖学金jiǎng xué jīn

    scholarship

  • 获奖者huò jiáng zhě

    awardee

  • 奖牌jiǎng pái

    medal

Similar words

奖学金jiǎng xué jīn: Money provided to a student to support education, often because of strong grades or financial need.
奖金jiǎng jīn: Money awarded for good work, strong results, or success in a competition.
奖品jiáng pǐn: A physical item given to the winner of a competition or lucky draw.
奖杯jiǎng bēi: A cup or trophy-shaped keepsake awarded to the winner of a competition.

Definition in Chinese

授予作为对成绩、贡献或表现的表彰的奖品、证书或荣誉称号。shòu yǔ zuò wéi duì chéng jì gòng xiàn huò biǎo xiàn de biǎo zhāng de jiáng pǐn zhèng shū huò róng yù chēng hào

Word origin

奖 (jiǎng, "prize") comes from an older written form whose basic idea involved rewarding merit, a development that links the word to both bestowed items and honorary recognition.

Usage tips

  • Verb choice shows direction: 得奖 (déjiǎng, "receive it") and 获奖 (huòjiǎng, "receive it") mean gaining recognition, while 颁奖 (bānjiǎng, "present it") means giving it.

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