頒 (bān) - To promulgate & to issue

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頒 · bān

To promulgate;

to issue;

to grant;

to bestow;

to distribute.

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Usage highlights

To promulgateTo issue an orderTo award a prizeTo distribute rewardsTo grant a titleTo issue a certificate

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • 收回— to withdraw; to revoke
  • 撤销— to cancel; to revoke

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The government issued a new policy (颁布政策).
  • The award was presented to the winner (颁奖给获胜者).
  • He announced the results of the competition (颁布比赛结果).
  • The company distributed bonuses to employees (颁发奖金给员工).

Collocations

  • To promulgate(颁布)
  • To issue an order(颁令)
  • To award a prize(颁奖)
  • To distribute rewards(颁赏)
  • To grant a title(颁授)
  • To issue a certificate(颁发证书)

Idioms

  • To promulgate decrees and issue orders(颁令发号)
  • To award prizes and distribute rewards(颁奖行赏)
  • To issue regulations and establish rules(颁规立矩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Traditionally used in formal, official contexts for the issuance of imperial edicts, awards, or regulations.
  • Implies authority and formality, often associated with governmental or institutional actions.
  • In modern usage, commonly seen in contexts like award ceremonies (颁奖典礼) or policy announcements.

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