zoeng2奬

Jyutpingzoeng2

Yalejéung

Uncommon

Definition

Prize or award; also to reward, commend, or encourage.

prize; award
to reward; to commend; to praise
to encourage

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How it's used

Often used in the context of competitions or school achievements to denote a reward or trophy. When referring to the act of commending someone, it is frequently used in the compound 獎勵 to emphasize the positive reinforcement aspect. It carries a sense of recognition for effort rather than just a random gift.

Measure word

go3個go

Examples

keoi5佢gam1今ci3次bei2比coi3賽lo2攞zo2咗go3個daai6大zoeng2奬faan1返lai4嚟。

He won a big prize in the competition this time.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得ni1呢go3個bei2比coi3賽jau5有mou5冇zoeng2奬gam1金㗎？

Do you think there is prize money for this competition?

Common phrases

lo2攞zoeng2奬

to win a prize

zoeng2獎gam1金

prize money

zoeng2獎zong6狀

certificate of merit

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 奬 with 獎, though they are technically the same character, the former is a common variant. Be careful not to use it as a verb for giving a gift in a casual social setting, as it specifically implies a reward for performance or merit.