Definition
颁 is a bound morpheme (cannot stand alone) that appears in formal compounds related to issuing, promulgating, or conferring. You'll see it in words like 颁布 (to promulgate, for laws/decrees), 颁发 (to issue, for documents or awards), and 颁奖 (to award a prize). It carries a formal, authoritative tone and is mostly used in government, legal, and ceremonial contexts.
b.f.
to issueto promulgate (laws, decrees, official documents)to conferto award (prizes, medals, diplomas)
Examples
- 。Zhèngfǔ bān bù le xīn de huánbǎo fǎguī.The government promulgated new environmental regulations.
- 。Xuéxiào xiàng yōuxiù xuéshēng bān fā le jiǎngxuéjīn.The school awarded scholarships to outstanding students.
- 。Tā yīn tūchū gòngxiàn bèi bān fā le jiǎngxiàng.He was awarded a prize for his outstanding contributions.
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