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赏
shǎng
Description
"赏"这个字有两个意思，一个是给人钱或东西作为奖励，另一个是欣赏、享受美好的东西。
The character "赏" has two meanings: one is to give money or things as a reward, the other is to appreciate and enjoy beautiful things.
我们常常说去公园"赏花"或者"赏月"。
We often say we go to the park to "赏花" (appreciate flowers) or "赏月" (appreciate the moon).
Meanings
赏shǎng
to enjoy or appreciate (beauty, nature)
秋天我们一起去山上赏红叶。
In autumn, we go to the mountain together to enjoy the red leaves.
赏shǎng
to reward; a reward or prize
老板赏给他一大笔钱。
The boss rewarded him with a large sum of money.
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Notes
- Etymology
贝 (shell/money) as radical, reflecting the original sense of giving money as reward.
- Nuance
赏 alone is somewhat formal; everyday appreciation usually uses 欣赏 or 观赏.
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