Definition

1. Verb:

   • To commend and reward: To formally praise someone's good actions, achievements, or behavior and to give them a prize, bonus, or award as a result.

2. Noun:

   • Commendation and reward: The act or instance of praising and giving a reward; the prize or award itself that is given.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Công ty sẽ khen thưởng nhân viên xuất sắc nhất. (The company will commend and reward the most outstanding employee.)
  • Nhà trường khen thưởng học sinh có thành tích cao. (The school commends and rewards students with high achievements.)
• Noun:
  • Anh ấy nhận được khen thưởng vì lòng dũng cảm. (He received a commendation and reward for his bravery.)
  • Phần khen thưởng cho đội chiến thắng là một chuyến du lịch. (The reward for the winning team is a trip.)

Advanced Usage

• The term is often used in formal, institutional, or organizational contexts (e.g., schools, companies, government, military).
• It implies an official or structured process of recognition, more formal than simply praising ("khen ngợi").

Variants and Related Words

• Khen ngợi (v): To praise, to compliment. (Focus is on verbal praise, not necessarily a material reward).
• Tặng thưởng (v): To award, to give a reward. (Focus is on the act of giving the reward).
• Phần thưởng (n): The reward, the prize. (Refers specifically to the item or benefit given).

Synonyms

• To recognize and award: To acknowledge merit and give a formal prize.
• To honor: To confer distinction for merit.
• To give an award: To present a prize or token of recognition.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Được khen thưởng: To be commended and rewarded.
  • Cô ấy được khen thưởng vì đã hoàn thành vượt mức chỉ tiêu. (She was commended and rewarded for exceeding the target.)
• Hình thức khen thưởng: Form/method of reward.
  • Tiền mặt là một hình thức khen thưởng phổ biến. (Cash is a common form of reward.)

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