thướng

Một vị quan thướng cho những người hát xẩm ở sân đình.

Definition

1. Verb (archaic):
   • To reward performers: To give money or gifts to singers and actors, typically in a traditional performance context. This is an older, literary usage.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhà vua thướng cho đoàn hát. (The king rewarded the theater troupe.)
  • Khán giả thướng xẩm. (The audience rewarded the blind street singers.)

Advanced Usage

• The word is rarely used in modern, everyday Vietnamese. It appears primarily in historical or literary contexts describing traditional arts.

Variants and Related Words

• Thưởng (v): The modern, standard verb meaning "to reward," "to enjoy," or "to give a bonus." This is the common word used today.
  • Công ty thưởng nhân viên. (The company rewards its employees.)

Synonyms

• Reward: To give something to someone in recognition of their service or performance.
• Grant a gratuity: To give a tip or bonus.

Notes on Usage

• "Thướng" is considered an archaic form. In contemporary language, the correct and universally used term is "thưởng". Using "thướng" may sound poetic or deliberately old-fashioned.