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Definition
To receive a decoration, medal, or honor from a government or sovereign.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to receiving an official medal or award from the government, usually during the annual honours list announcement. It carries a formal and prestigious tone, often appearing in news reports or formal discussions about public service. Unlike general awards, it implies a recognition of significant contribution to society.
Examples
He was honoured this year, and the whole family is very happy.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not use this for winning a sports trophy or a school prize, as it is strictly reserved for official state or government honours.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
