Definition
授奖 is a separable verb (离合词) meaning 'to award a prize'. The verb 授 and the object 奖 can be separated to insert measure words, modifiers, or aspect particles. For example: 授了一个奖 (awarded a prize) or 授过几次奖 (have awarded prizes several times).
v.o.
to award a prizeto confer an award
Examples
- 授奖。Xuéxiào měinián dōu shòu jiǎng gěi yōuxiù xuéshēng.The school awards prizes to outstanding students every year.
- 。Zhè cì dàhuì shòu le sān gè jiǎng.This conference awarded three prizes.
- 授奖。Tā dàibiǎo gōngsī shàngtái shòu jiǎng.He went on stage on behalf of the company to award the prize.
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