奨 (jiǎng) - Encouragement, reward, prize — used to denote giving

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奨 · jiǎng

Encouragement, reward, prize — used to denote giving recognition, praise, or material compensation for achievement or good behavior.

Encouragement, reward, prize — used to denote giving

Usage highlights

Encouragement prizeReward moneyScholarshipAward ceremonyIncentive mechanismCommendation

Synonyms

  • 励— encourage, urge
  • 赏— bestow a reward, award
  • 褒— praise, honor, commend

Antonyms

  • 惩— punish, discipline
  • 罚— penalize, punish

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He won first prize in the competition (一等奖).
  • The teacher praised the student (老师奖励学生).
  • This is an incentive policy (奖励政策).
  • She received a scholarship (奖学金).

Collocations

  • Encouragement prize(鼓励奖)
  • Reward money(奖金)
  • Scholarship(奖学金)
  • Award ceremony(颁奖典礼)
  • Incentive mechanism(奖励机制)
  • Commendation(嘉奖)

Idioms

  • Reward the good and punish the evil(奖善惩恶)
  • Reward merit and encourage achievement(奖功励绩)
  • Reward and punishment are clear(奖罚分明)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Reflects the Confucian value of recognizing and encouraging virtuous behavior and achievement.
  • Used in educational and organizational contexts to motivate performance and maintain social order.
  • The character appears in modern terms related to academic and professional recognition.

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