授予

shòuyǔ

verb HSK 7-9 #8,606

Meanings

学校授予他荣誉博士学位。

Xuéxiào shòuyǔ tā róngyù bóshì xuéwèi.

The university conferred an honorary doctorate on him.

政府授予她全国劳动模范称号。

Zhèngfǔ shòuyǔ tā quánguó láodòng mófàn chēnghào.

The government bestowed the title of National Model Worker on her.

授予 is formal and used for official ceremonies — awarding titles, degrees, medals, or honors. It would sound out of place in casual conversation.

授 shòu

予 yǔ