thưởng
[tʰɨəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to reward or award
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thưởng phạt phân minhreward and punish properly, as the recipient deserves
Nó được thưởng 1 triệu.She got 1 mil.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to see and enjoy; to enjoy the sight of
Register: formal
Examples
thưởng hoato go flower viewing
thưởng xuânto enjoy the scenes of spring
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Common questions
What does “thưởng” mean?
(verb) to reward or award
Is “thưởng” formal or informal?
thưởng is generally formal.