Definition
犒劳 means to reward or treat someone with food, drink, or other comforts as a gesture of appreciation for their effort or service. It is more specific than 奖励 (to reward) — it implies a tangible, enjoyable treat, often a meal or a gift, given after hard work or a job well done.
n./v.
to reward or treat (someone) with fooddrinkor other comforts as recognition for effort or service
Examples
- 犒劳，。Gōngsī wèile kào láo yuángōng, qǐng dàjiā chī le yí dùn dà cān.The company treated the employees to a big meal to reward them.
- ，犒劳。Tā xīnkǔ gōngzuò le yì zhěng nián, yīnggāi hǎohǎo kào láo zìjǐ.He worked hard all year; he should treat himself well.
- 犒劳。Māma zuò le hěn duō hǎochī de cài lái kào láo wǒmen.Mom made a lot of delicious food to reward us.
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