表彰

biǎozhāng

verb HSK 7 #16,276

Meanings

1 to honor
2 to commend
3 to cite (for merit)

Characters

manifest; evident; to make known

Examples

学校表彰了优秀学生。

Xuéxiào biǎozhāng le yōuxiù xuéshēng.

The school honored the outstanding students.

他因见义勇为受到表彰。

Tā yīn jiànyìyǒngwéi shòudào biǎozhāng.

He was commended for his courageous act of justice.

公司召开了表彰大会。

Gōngsī zhàokāi le biǎozhāng dàhuì.

The company held a commendation ceremony.

Tips

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表彰 is formal and official — used for organizations honoring individuals with ceremonies or awards. For informal praise, use 表扬 (to praise) or 夸 (to compliment).

Stroke Order

表 biǎo

彰 zhāng