授予 (shòu yǔ) — to award (an honor, degree, or title); to confer
Definition
授予 is a formal verb meaning 'to award' or 'to confer' an honor, degree, or title. More official than 颁发, which emphasizes issuing certificates or prizes; 授予 focuses on granting a status or title.
verb
to award (an honor, degree, or title)to confer
Examples
- 授予。Dà xué shòu yǔ tā róng yù bó shì xué wèi.The university awarded him an honorary doctorate.
- 授予。Gōng sī shòu yǔ tā zuì jiā yuán gōng chēng hào.The company awarded her the title of Best Employee.
- 授予。Guó jiā shòu yǔ zhè xiē yīng xióng hěn gāo de róng yù.The country awarded these heroes great honors.
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