baan1頒颁
Definition
To present or award a prize, certificate, or cup on behalf of a government, institution, or organization.
How it's used
Formal contexts are the primary home for this verb, as it implies an official act of bestowing recognition from an authority figure or organization. It is rarely used for casual gift-giving between friends or family members, where words like 送 or 俾 are much more appropriate. When used in speech, it is almost exclusively paired with specific nouns related to honors or official documents.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this word for any act of giving, but it specifically requires a sense of institutional authority or formal ceremony. Using it to describe giving a birthday present or handing a pen to a classmate will sound unnatural and overly stiff.
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Grammar guides
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