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.