zoeng2 zong6獎狀奖状
Jyutpingzoeng2 zong6
Yalejéung johng
Definition
Certificate of merit; an official certificate given to recognize and reward someone's achievement or contribution.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to formal recognition given by schools or organizations for achievements or participation. It carries a sense of pride and is often displayed prominently at home or in an office. Unlike general certificates, it implies a competitive or evaluative element where the recipient has earned the document through effort.
Measure word
zoeng1張jēungExamples
He brought the certificate of merit home.
Did you get a certificate of merit this year?
Related words
Common phrases
to present a certificate of merit
to receive a certificate of merit
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 證書, which is a broader term for any certificate, such as a graduation diploma or a professional qualification. 獎狀 is strictly for awards and merit, whereas 證書 is neutral and can be used for attendance or completion of a course.
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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.
