Meanings of 颁
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AI Study Notes for 颁
颁 (bān) vs 授 (shòu) — use 颁 when the focus is on issuing or promulgating, while 授 emphasizes the act of granting or bestowing.
Be careful not to confuse 颁 with 发 (fā), which means to send or emit in a more general sense. 颁 is typically used in formal contexts, so it's not suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 颁奖 (bān jiǎng, to award a prize) and 颁布 (bān bù, to promulgate a law).
While 颁 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary list, it connects to HSK Level 5 words related to formal announcements and awards. Focus on understanding its use in official contexts and practice with collocations.
Learners often confuse 颁 with 发 (fā). For instance, saying 颁一个信 (bān yī gè xìn) is incorrect; it should be 发一个信 (fā yī gè xìn) for sending a letter. Always use 颁 in the context of formal bestowing or issuing.
Pronunciation of 颁
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Etymology of 颁
To pass out 分 a booklet 页; 分 also provides the pronunciation
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Case file: 颁
- 1The giveawayTo pass out 分 a booklet 页; 分 also provides the pronunciation
- 2On the record asideographic — someone drew an idea rather than an object.
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How to say to promulgate in Chinese
“to promulgate” in Chinese is颁
The character 颁 (bān) means to promulgate or issue something, such as a decree or award. It is commonly used in formal contexts where an authority grants or confers something to someone, such as issuing certificates or announcing laws.
When to use 颁
Be careful not to confuse 颁 with 发 (fā), which means to send or emit in a more general sense. 颁 is typically used in formal contexts, so it's not suitable for casual conversations. Common collocations include 颁奖 (bān jiǎng, to award a prize) and 颁布 (bān bù, to promulgate a law).
颁 or something close to it
颁 (bān) vs 授 (shòu) — use 颁 when the focus is on issuing or promulgating, while 授 emphasizes the act of granting or bestowing.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 颁 with 发 (fā). For instance, saying 颁一个信 (bān yī gè xìn) is incorrect; it should be 发一个信 (fā yī gè xìn) for sending a letter. Always use 颁 in the context of formal bestowing or issuing.
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Grammar Patterns of 颁
颁 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 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.
Complete the Sentence
他们会在斯德哥尔摩举行的仪式上接受____奖。
They will receive their awards at a ceremony in Stockholm.
Example Sentences for 颁 (6)
Word Family of 颁
Compound Meaning
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Frequently Asked Questions about 颁
颁 is commonly used in formal announcements, award ceremonies, and legal contexts.
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