赏 (shǎng) - To reward & to appreciate

赏Tone 3

shǎng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

善上

赏 · shǎng

To reward;

to appreciate;

to admire;

to grant;

to bestow.

To rewardto appreciateto admire

Usage highlights

RewardAppreciate flowersAdmire the moonAppreciate sceneryReward and punishmentAppreciate art

Synonyms

  • 奖— to award; prize
  • 赐— to grant; bestow
  • 赞— to praise; commend

Antonyms

  • 罚— to punish; penalty
  • 惩— to punish; discipline

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor rewarded his loyal minister (赏赐).
  • We appreciate beautiful flowers (赏花).
  • They went to admire the autumn moon (赏月).
  • The company gave him a bonus (奖金).

Collocations

  • Reward(赏赐)
  • Appreciate flowers(赏花)
  • Admire the moon(赏月)
  • Appreciate scenery(赏景)
  • Reward and punishment(赏罚)
  • Appreciate art(赏画)

Idioms

  • Reward the good and punish the wicked(赏善罚恶)
  • Appreciate together(雅俗共赏)
  • Rewards and punishments are clear(赏罚分明)
  • Appreciate with admiration(赏心悦目)
  • Grant amnesty to the guilty and reward the meritorious(赏功赦罪)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In imperial China, rulers used rewards (赏) as a key governance tool to incentivize loyalty and merit.
  • The character reflects traditional values of recognizing and rewarding virtue, talent, and service.
  • Appreciation (赏) of nature, art, and beauty is deeply rooted in Chinese literati culture.

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