犒赏 (kào shǎng) — (verb) to reward with money or gifts (from a superior to subordinates); (noun) a reward or bounty (given by a superior)
Definition
犒赏 (kào shǎng) is a formal, written-style verb/noun meaning 'to reward generously (troops, employees)' with money, food, or gifts, usually from a superior after a victory or big effort. Much more literary and ceremonial than everyday 奖励 or 奖赏.
verb
to reward with money or gifts (from a superior to subordinates)
noun
a reward or bounty (given by a superior)
Examples
- 犒赏。Gōng sī jué dìng kào shǎng quán tǐ yuán gōng měi rén yì qiān yuán.The company decided to reward every employee with one thousand yuan each.
- 犒赏。Jiāng jūn yòng jiǔ ròu kào shǎng le kǎi xuán de shì bīng.The general rewarded the returning soldiers with wine and meat.
- 犒赏。Zhè cì shèng lì de kào shǎng fēi cháng fēng hòu.The reward for this victory was very generous.
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