khen thưởng

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The Vietnamese word "khen thưởng" is a combination of two words: "khen," which means "to commend" or "to praise," and "thưởng," which means "to reward." Together, "khen thưởng" means "to commend and reward" someone for their achievements, good behavior, or contributions.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khen thưởng" is often used in formal contexts, such as in schools, workplaces, or ceremonies, to recognize and celebrate the efforts of individuals or groups.
• You can use "khen thưởng" when you want to express that someone is being acknowledged positively for their work or actions.

Example:

• Vietnamese: "Công ty đã khen thưởng những sáng kiến của công nhân."
• English: "The company commended and rewarded the innovations of the workers."

Advanced Usage:

• "Khen thưởng" can be used in different structures, such as:
  • "Được khen thưởng" (to be commended and rewarded)
  • "Khen thưởng cho" (to commend and reward for)
• Example: "Học sinh xuất sắc sẽ được khen thưởng vào cuối năm học." (Outstanding students will be commended and rewarded at the end of the school year.)

Word Variants:

• "Khen" (to commend/praise) can stand alone and is often used in other contexts, like "khen ngợi" (to praise).
• "Thưởng" (to reward) can also be used in phrases like "thưởng tiền" (monetary reward).

Different Meanings:

While "khen thưởng" primarily means to commend and reward, it can sometimes imply recognition in a broader sense, such as public acknowledgment or official accolades.

Synonyms:

• "Tán dương" (to praise)
• "Khen ngợi" (to commend)
• "Thưởng" (to reward) - used specifically when referring to the act of giving a reward rather than praise.

Academic

1. Commend and reward
   • Khen thưởng những sáng kiến của công nhân
     To commend and reward the innovations of workers