Meanings of 奖赏
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奖励 (jiǎnglì) vs 奖赏 (jiǎngshǎng): use 奖赏 for emphasizing the act of rewarding, while 奖励 is more about the recognition or incentive aspect.
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 奖赏, as both syllables use the third tone. It's often used in formal contexts, such as awards ceremonies, but can also appear in everyday conversation when discussing incentives. Common collocations include '奖金' (bonus) and '奖励措施' (reward measures).
As an HSK 6 word, 奖赏 connects to other terms related to achievement and recognition, such as 奖金 (prize money) and 表彰 (commendation). Students should focus on understanding its usage in various contexts, especially in formal situations.
Learners often confuse 奖赏 with 奖金 (prize money), using them interchangeably. However, 奖赏 is broader and can refer to various forms of rewards beyond just monetary ones. For example, saying '我给他一个奖金' (I give him a prize money) should be corrected to '我给他一个奖赏' (I give him a reward).
Pronunciation of 奖赏
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How to say reward in Chinese
“reward” in Chinese is奖赏
奖赏 (jiǎngshǎng) refers to a reward or prize given for a specific achievement or good behavior. It is commonly used in contexts such as academic achievements, workplace recognition, or competitions, highlighting the positive reinforcement of desired actions.
When to use 奖赏
Be cautious with the tone when pronouncing 奖赏, as both syllables use the third tone. It's often used in formal contexts, such as awards ceremonies, but can also appear in everyday conversation when discussing incentives. Common collocations include '奖金' (bonus) and '奖励措施' (reward measures).
奖赏 or something close to it
奖励 (jiǎnglì) vs 奖赏 (jiǎngshǎng): use 奖赏 for emphasizing the act of rewarding, while 奖励 is more about the recognition or incentive aspect.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 奖赏 with 奖金 (prize money), using them interchangeably. However, 奖赏 is broader and can refer to various forms of rewards beyond just monetary ones. For example, saying '我给他一个奖金' (I give him a prize money) should be corrected to '我给他一个奖赏' (I give him a reward).
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Grammar Patterns of 奖赏
奖赏 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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.
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他找回我们丢失的猫,我们因此____了他.
We rewarded him for finding our lost cat.
Example Sentences for 奖赏 (1)
Frequently Asked Questions about 奖赏
You can say, '他得到了公司的奖赏' (He received a reward from the company) or '她的努力得到了很好的奖赏' (Her efforts were well rewarded).
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