颁奖

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 颁奖 (bānjiǎng) means "to award a prize" or "to confer an award." It is commonly used in formal contexts such as ceremonies, competitions, or official events where prizes or honors are given.

Common Contexts

You will often hear 颁奖 in phrases like 颁奖典礼 (award ceremony) or 颁奖仪式 (award presentation ceremony). It usually involves a formal event where a person or organization officially gives awards to recipients.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 颁奖典礼: award ceremony, a formal event to present awards
  • 颁奖仪式: award presentation ceremony, emphasizes the act of awarding
  • 颁奖 + recipient: to award someone

Usage Notes

When using 颁奖, the focus is on the act of giving the award, often by an authority figure or official. It is more formal than simply saying (give a prize). Avoid using 颁奖 in casual contexts where informal words like (give a gift) or 奖品 (give a prize) might be more appropriate.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 颁奖 with 获奖 (to win an award). 颁奖 is the act of awarding, while 获奖 refers to receiving or winning an award.

Example Sentences

The principal awarded prizes to the outstanding students at the graduation

The company holds an award ceremony every year to recognize outstanding

At the award ceremony, guests took turns going on stage to present awards to