表彰

biǎozhāng

verb HSK 7-9 #16,276

Meanings

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

Characters

manifest; evident; to make known

Examples

HSK 4

学校表彰了优秀学生。

Xuéxiào biǎozhāng le yōuxiù xuéshēng.

The school honored the outstanding students.

HSK 4

公司召开了表彰大会。

Gōngsī zhàokāi le biǎozhāng dàhuì.

The company held a commendation ceremony.

HSK 7-9

他因见义勇为受到表彰。

Tā yīn jiànyì-yǒngwéi shòudào biǎozhāng.

He was commended for his courageous act of justice.

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