犒 (kào) - To reward with food, drink, or gifts & to give provisions to troops

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kào ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

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犒 · kào

To reward with food, drink, or gifts;

to give provisions to troops;

to entertain guests generously.

To reward with food, drink, or giftsto give provisions to troopsto entertain guests generously.

Usage highlights

Reward the troopsReward and entertainReward with provisionsReward the three armiesFeast to rewardReward with wine and meat

Synonyms

  • 赏— to reward, to bestow
  • 奖— to award, to prize
  • 酬— to reward, to repay

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The general rewarded the troops with a feast (犒劳军队).
  • They entertained the guests with fine wine (犒赏宾客).
  • The company gave bonuses to reward the employees (犒赏员工).

Collocations

  • Reward the troops(犒军)
  • Reward and entertain(犒劳)
  • Reward with provisions(犒赏)
  • Reward the three armies(犒三军)
  • Feast to reward(犒宴)
  • Reward with wine and meat(犒酒肉)

Idioms

  • Reward the army to boost morale(犒军振气)
  • Feast the troops before battle(犒师出征)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from military tradition of providing food and drink to soldiers after battles or before campaigns.
  • Reflects the importance of morale and camaraderie in Chinese military strategy.
  • Extended to modern usage for rewarding employees or entertaining important guests.

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