zoeng2 lai6獎勵奖励

Jyutpingzoeng2 lai6

Yalejéung laih

動詞Common

Definition

To reward and encourage someone in recognition of good performance.

neutralpeopledaily actions

How it's used

Focuses on the act of giving a reward to acknowledge effort or achievement, often implying a positive reinforcement. While it can refer to formal awards, it is frequently used in casual contexts for small personal treats or gestures of appreciation. It carries a sense of warmth and recognition that goes beyond a simple transaction.

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次haau2考dou3到dai6第jat1一，jing1應goi1該zoeng2獎lai6勵haa5下keoi5佢laa1啦。

He got first place this time, we should reward him a bit.

nei5你zou6做jyun4完le1呢fan2份gung1功fo3課，soeng2想dim2點joeng2樣zoeng2獎lai6勵zi6自gei2己aa4呀？

How do you want to reward yourself after finishing this homework?

Common phrases

zoeng2獎lai6勵zi6自gei2己

to reward oneself

zoeng2獎lai6勵gai3計waak6劃

reward scheme

Common mistake

Avoid using this to mean simply 'to encourage' in the sense of giving emotional support, which is better expressed by 鼓勵. Using 獎勵 implies that a tangible reward or specific benefit is being provided.