Meaning
奖励 means to give someone a reward or prize for good performance, achievement, or behavior. As a noun, it refers to the reward itself—such as money, a prize, or recognition. It's commonly used in schools, workplaces, and competitions to encourage positive behavior or accomplishments.
Usage
Native speakers use 奖励 in both formal and informal contexts. In schools, teachers 奖励 students for good grades or behavior. In companies, employers 奖励 employees for outstanding performance. The verb form typically takes a direct object (奖励某人 or 奖励...行为), and the noun form often appears with verbs like 得到 (to receive) or 给予 (to give).
Examples
- 01公司决定奖励表现优秀的员工。.The company decided to reward employees with outstanding performance.
- 02她因为考试成绩好得到了老师的奖励。.She received a reward from her teacher because of her good exam results.
Characters
Measure words
- 个一个奖励
- 项一项奖励
Common collocations
- 奖励制度reward system
- 给予奖励to give a reward
- 得到奖励to receive a reward
- 物质奖励material reward
Antonyms
Origin
The character 奖 originally depicted presenting something valuable, while 励 relates to encouragement and motivation. Together they form the modern meaning of rewarding to encourage.