zoeng2 ban2獎品奖品
Jyutpingzoeng2 ban2
Yalejéung bán
Definition
Prize or trophy; items given out as a reward to winners.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to physical items or rewards given for an achievement, rather than abstract honors or titles. It is commonly used in the context of lucky draws, school competitions, or arcade games. When the reward is money, people usually prefer to say 獎金 instead.
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gin2件gínExamples
The prizes for this competition are very generous.
You won the competition, what prize do you want?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse 獎品 with 獎牌, which specifically refers to a medal. Use 獎品 for general gifts or items, but use 獎牌 if the prize is strictly a medal won in a sports event.
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Grammar guides
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