Definition
授予 means 'to award, to confer' — it's a formal verb used for honors, degrees, or titles given by an authority. It differs from 颁奖 (to present an award at a ceremony) and 颁发 (to issue certificates or policies); 授予 focuses on the act of bestowing the honor itself, not the ceremony or the document.
verb
to award (an honor, degree, or title)to confer
Examples
- 授予。Dàxué shòu yǔ tā róngyù bóshì xuéwèi.The university awarded him an honorary doctorate.
- 授予。Gōngsī shòu yǔ tā zuìjiā yuángōng chēnghào.The company awarded her the title of Best Employee.
- 授予。Guójiā shòu yǔ zhèxiē yīngxióng hěn gāo de róngyù.The country awarded these heroes great honors.
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