wok6 zoeng2獲獎获奖
Jyutpingwok6 zoeng2
Yalewohk jéung
Definition
To win or receive an award or prize.
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How it's used
Formal in tone, this term is primarily used in news reports, official announcements, or written contexts rather than casual conversation. When speaking informally, people usually prefer using phrases like 攞獎 or 中獎 to describe the act of winning.
Examples
He finally won a prize this year.
Related words
Common phrases
to have won countless awards
list of award winners
Common mistake
Learners often use this in everyday speech where it sounds overly stiff or journalistic. Stick to 攞獎 for normal social interactions to avoid sounding like a news anchor.
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Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
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- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.



