奖励 jiǎnglì to reward
to reward; reward (as encouragement)
How to remember 奖励: 奖 prize + 励 encourage = to reward.
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How it is used
- To reward as encouragement, often materially (money, prizes, perks): 奖励优秀员工 (jiǎnglì yōuxiù yuángōng) reward outstanding staff.
- Contrast 鼓励 (gǔlì), which is to encourage with words/support, no prize; 奖励 gives something concrete.
- Works as both verb and noun (发奖励).
Example sentences
- 他有权得到奖励。 Tā yǒuquán dédào jiǎnglì.He is entitled to receive the reward.