犒劳

犒勞
kàoláo
verb #30,142

Meanings

  1. 1 to reward with food and drink
  2. 2 to feast (someone)
  3. 3 to treat (someone) for their hard work

Examples

Gōngsī qǐng dàjiā chīfàn kàoláo yuángōng.
The company invited everyone to a meal to reward the employees.
Xīnkǔ le yì tiān, kàoláo yíxià zìjǐ ba.
After a tiring day, treat yourself a little.
Huángdì kàoláo le kǎixuán de jiàngshì.
The emperor feasted the victorious troops.

Tips

usage
犒劳 implies a reward in the form of good food, drink, or comfort given after hard work. Often used self-referentially: 犒劳一下自己 ("treat oneself") after finishing something difficult.
register
Originally a military term — historically meant rewarding troops with provisions. Today it's everyday vocabulary, but still carries the nuance of well-earned reward, not just any gift.

Stroke Order

kào
láo