授予

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shòuyǔ
Meaning: to confer
Example
政府授予他国家最高荣誉奖。
shòuyǔ

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授予 (shòuyǔ) meaning in English
shòu

授予 means 'to confer' and is used when giving a title, award, or honor. It emphasizes the formal act of presenting something significant to someone.

The character 授 (shòu) originally meant 'to give' or 'to hand over,' while 予 (yú) means 'to give' or 'to bestow.' Together, they create a term that conveys the idea of formally granting something important.

授予 is commonly used in formal contexts such as award ceremonies, academic honors, or diplomatic recognition. It reflects respect and acknowledgment of achievement or status, often seen in official announcements or historical records.

💬 Example Sentences

政府授予他国家最高荣誉奖。
shòuyǔ
The government conferred the nation's highest honor on him.
学校授予她硕士学位。
shòuyǔ
The university conferred a master's degree on her.

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