soeng2賞赏
Jyutpingsoeng2
Yaleséung
Definition
To reward, bestow, or appreciate.
- to award, bestow, or give a gift as a reward
- to appreciate, admire, or recognize the value of something
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How it's used
Used primarily in the context of digital platforms or performance arts, this term implies a voluntary reward given to show appreciation for someone's talent or effort. Unlike formal rewards or bonuses, it carries a sense of personal recognition from an audience member to a creator. It is almost exclusively encountered in the compound form 打賞 in modern daily life.
Examples
He really liked this performance, so he tipped a lot of money.
Do you think this streamer is worth tipping?
Related words
Common phrases
to tip; to reward a creator
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with formal rewards such as 獎勵, which usually imply a superior giving something to a subordinate. Using 賞 as a standalone verb in casual speech sounds overly literary or archaic, so stick to the compound 打賞.
Grammar color guide
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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.
