HSK 4, n, 9 strokes, radical 大, rank #1694, Medium
奖
jiǎng
award
HSK 4, n, 9 strokes, radical 大, rank #1694, Medium
奖
jiǎng
encouragement
HSK 4, n, 9 strokes, radical 大, rank #1694, Medium
奖
jiǎng
>个[gè]
HSK 4, n, 9 strokes, radical 大, rank #1694, Medium
奖
jiǎng
prize, reward; to award
HSK 4, n, 9 strokes, radical 大, rank #1694, Medium
jiǎng(jiang3) T3
1prize
2award
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March 24, 2026
奖(獎)jiǎng(jiang3)
The character 奖 (jiǎng) primarily means 'prize' or 'award.' It is commonly used in contexts such as competitions, ceremonies, or any situation where recognition is given for achievements. Additionally, it can imply encouragement or reward for positive behavior.
Strokes9Radical大Frequency#1694DifficultyMedium
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, awards and prizes are often seen as significant markers of success and honor, particularly in education and professional fields. Events like the '全国优秀教师奖' (National Outstanding Teacher Award) highlight the importance placed on recognition.
Memory Tip
Imagine a giant golden trophy (奖) shining brightly, symbolizing victory and achievement. The character looks like a trophy being held up high, and the 'jiang' sounds like a joyful cheer when receiving an award.
Meanings of 奖
jiǎng(jiang3)
1prize
2award
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About 奖
奖Simplified
獎Traditional
9Strokes
大Radical
名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#1694Frequency Rank
个Measure Word
HSK 3.0L4IntermediateTOCFLL4HSKKL2CEFRB1
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Quick Contrast
奖励 (jiǎnglì) vs 奖赏 (jiǎngshǎng) — use 奖 (jiǎng) when referring specifically to the prize itself, whereas 奖励 (jiǎnglì) emphasizes the act of rewarding and 奖赏 (jiǎngshǎng) often refers to both the prize and the act of rewarding.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a giant golden trophy (奖) shining brightly, symbolizing victory and achievement. The character looks like a trophy being held up high, and the 'jiang' sounds like a joyful cheer when receiving an award.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone; it is pronounced 'jiǎng' (third tone), which is different from 'jiàng' (fourth tone) meaning 'to lower.' Common collocations include '颁奖' (bānjiǎng - to award a prize) and '获得奖' (huòdé jiǎng - to receive an award). This term is typically used in both formal and informal contexts.
HSK Study Tips
Although not part of the official HSK levels, students should recognize this character due to its relevance in discussions about achievements and competitions. Focus on its usage in phrases related to awards and recognition.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, awards and prizes are often seen as significant markers of success and honor, particularly in education and professional fields. Events like the '全国优秀教师奖' (National Outstanding Teacher Award) highlight the importance placed on recognition.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 奖 (jiǎng) with 降 (jiàng), leading to incorrect meanings like 'to lower' instead of 'award.' Ensure the correct tone (jiǎng) is used in conversation.
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Grammar Patterns of 奖
奖 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Enter our competition and you could walk away with £10,
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想象一下中个5,000英镑的当地彩票头奖吧。
xiǎng xiàng yī xià zhōng gè5,000 5,000 yīng bàng de dāng dì cǎi piào tóu jiǎng。
Imagine winning the local lottery first prize of £5,
Cultural Notes for 奖
💡Did you know?
In Chinese culture, awards and prizes are often given during festivals and ceremonies to honor achievements in academics, sports, and arts. This reflects the cultural value placed on hard work and success.
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, awards and prizes are often seen as significant markers of success and honor, particularly in education and professional fields. Events like the '全国优秀教师奖' (National Outstanding Teacher Award) highlight the importance placed on recognition.
Word Family of 奖
Words Containing This Character20
奖jiǎngprize獎
奖励jiǎnglìto reward獎勵
奖金jiǎngjīnpremium獎金
奖品jiǎngpǐnaward獎品
大奖prize大獎
颁奖bānjiǎngto confer an award頒獎
奖学金jiǎngxuéjīnscholarship獎學金
中奖zhòngjiǎngto win a prize中獎
获奖huòjiǎngto win an award獲獎
奖杯jiǎngbēitrophy cup獎杯
抽奖chōujiǎnga lottery抽獎
夸奖kuājiǎngto praise誇獎
奖赏jiǎngshǎngreward獎賞
一等奖first prize一等獎
奖章medal獎章
奖牌jiǎngpáimedal (awarded as a prize)獎牌
诺贝尔奖Nobel Prize諾貝爾獎
奖项jiǎngxiàngaward獎項
获奖者prize-winner穫獎者
开奖to announce the winners in a lottery開獎
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Frequently Asked Questions about 奖
奖 (jiǎng) is the simplified Chinese character, while 獎 is the traditional form used in regions like Taiwan and Hong Kong. Both characters have the same meaning, referring to prizes and awards, but their usage depends on the writing system in use.
Common phrases that include 奖 (jiǎng) are '奖金' (jiǎngjīn), meaning 'prize money,' and '奖学金' (jiǎngxuéjīn), which means 'scholarship.' These phrases highlight the various ways the term is used in different contexts.
You can use 奖 (jiǎng) in sentences like '我获得了一个奖' (Wǒ huòdéle yīgè jiǎng), which means 'I received a prize.' It is often used in contexts related to competitions, academic achievements, or any situation where recognition is given.
奖 (jiǎng) means 'prize' or 'award' in Chinese. It can refer to various forms of recognition, such as trophies, certificates, or monetary rewards given for achievements. Additionally, it can also imply encouragement for effort or performance.
Common phrases include 颁奖 (bānjiǎng - to present an award) and 获奖 (huòjiǎng - to win an award).
No, 奖 can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as when discussing school competitions or workplace recognition.
You can associate the sound 'jiǎng' with the joyous shout when someone wins a prize.
