奖杯
jiǎngbēi
The English word trophy is 奖杯 (jiǎngbēi) in Chinese.
奖杯 is a noun used to refer to an object that rewards success.
Meaning: object rewarding success (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of 奖 (jiǎng), meaning 'prize' or 'reward' and 杯 (bēi), meaning 'cup'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Cantonese, specifically in Hong Kong and the Guangdong province, the term 奬座 is used to refer to a trophy. In Taiwanese Mandarin, the term 獎盃 is used for trophy.
How does it change in a sentence?
奖杯 is a noun and is typically used as a classifier-ready noun in Chinese.
How do you pronounce it?
jiǎngbēi
Did you know?
- The character 座 (zuò), used as a classifier for certain trophies, is the same classifier used for large, heavy, or fixed objects like mountains or statues.
- In Chinese culture, the act of awarding a 奖杯 is often accompanied by a formal handshake and the presentation of the trophy with both hands.
- While 奖杯 refers to a cup-shaped trophy, the term 奖座 used in Hong Kong literally means 'reward seat' or 'reward base'.
Examples in context
- 他在比赛中获得了一个奖杯。He won a trophy in the competition.
- 他在桌子上放了一个奖杯。Tā zài zhuōzi shàng fàngle yī gè jiǎngbēi.He put a trophy on the table.
- 这个金色的奖杯非常漂亮。Zhège jīnsè de jiǎngbēi fēicháng piàoliang.This golden trophy is very beautiful.
- 冠军拿到了沉甸甸的奖杯。Guànjūn ná dàole chén diàn diàn de jiǎngbēi.The champion received a heavy trophy.
Example conversation
Wei is showing his new trophy to Xiaowen at a cafe.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen哇，那个奖杯是你的吗？Wa, nàgè jiǎngbēi shì nǐ de ma?Wow, is that trophy yours?
- 伟 Wei是的，这是我刚拿到的。Shì de, zhè shì wǒ gāng ná dào de.Yes, I just received it.
- 晓雯 Xiaowen伟，你真了不起！Wěi, nǐ zhēn liǎobùqǐ!Wei, you are truly amazing!
- 伟 Wei谢谢你的夸奖。Xièxiè nǐ de kuājiǎng.Thank you for the compliment.
