on1 wai3 zoeng2安慰獎安慰奖
Jyutpingon1 wai3 zoeng2
Yaleōn wai jéung
Definition
Consolation prize; a low-value token prize given to losers to comfort them rather than to reward them.
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How it's used
Often used sarcastically to describe something that is clearly inferior or given just to keep someone quiet. It implies that the recipient did not perform well enough to earn real recognition. People rarely feel genuinely happy receiving one, as it signals failure rather than achievement.
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go3個goExamples
He lost the competition and only got a consolation prize in the end.
Do you think this consolation prize is very insincere?
Related words
Common phrases
to receive a consolation prize
to end up with only a consolation prize
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a runner-up prize if the person actually performed well. It specifically carries a nuance of pity or a token gesture for someone who lost.
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Grammar guides
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