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AI Study Notes for 犒
犒 (kào) vs 奖 (jiǎng) — use 犒 when referring specifically to rewarding with food or drink, while 奖 is a broader term for any form of reward.
This word is somewhat formal and is often used in military or historical contexts, as well as in literary language. Common collocations include '犒赏' (kàoshǎng, to reward with a feast) and '犒劳' (kàoláo, to reward for work). Be careful with the tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
While not included in the HSK levels, understanding 犒 can enhance your vocabulary related to celebrations and rewards. Students at this level should focus on contextual usage and related phrases like '庆祝' (qìngzhù, to celebrate) to build a deeper understanding.
Learners often confuse 犒 with related terms like 奖 (jiǎng, to reward) and use it incorrectly in casual settings. For example, saying '我犒他一本书' (I rewarded him with a book) is incorrect; it should be '我给他一本书作为奖励' (I gave him a book as a reward).
Pronunciation of 犒
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Etymology of 犒
Phonosemantic compound. 牛 represents the meaning and 高 represents the sound.
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Phonosemantic compound. 牛 represents the meaning and 高 represents the sound.
- 1The meaning half牛 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half高 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayox
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say victory feast; to throw a banquet in Chinese
“victory feast; to throw a banquet” in Chinese is犒
The character 犒 (kào) refers to the act of rewarding or comforting someone, especially with food and drink, often after a victory or achievement. This term is commonly used in contexts where a celebration is held to honor someone's accomplishments or to provide comfort after hardships.
When to use 犒
This word is somewhat formal and is often used in military or historical contexts, as well as in literary language. Common collocations include '犒赏' (kàoshǎng, to reward with a feast) and '犒劳' (kàoláo, to reward for work). Be careful with the tone, as using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.
犒 or something close to it
犒 (kào) vs 奖 (jiǎng) — use 犒 when referring specifically to rewarding with food or drink, while 奖 is a broader term for any form of reward.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 犒 with related terms like 奖 (jiǎng, to reward) and use it incorrectly in casual settings. For example, saying '我犒他一本书' (I rewarded him with a book) is incorrect; it should be '我给他一本书作为奖励' (I gave him a book as a reward).
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Grammar Patterns of 犒
犒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你不必花大把钱就可以好好____劳一下自己。
You can indulge yourself without spending a fortune.
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Frequently Asked Questions about 犒
No, 犒 is more commonly found in literary or formal contexts rather than in everyday conversation.
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