treo dải
Definition
- Verb phrase:
- To offer a prize or award: The primary meaning of "treo dải" is to publicly announce and offer a prize, reward, or award for a competition or contest. It implies putting the reward "on display" as an incentive for participants.
- To post a bounty: In a broader sense, it can refer to the act of offering a reward for the achievement of a specific goal or the capture of someone, similar to posting a bounty.
Usage Examples
- Verb phrase:
- Ban tổ chức đã treo dải cho đội vô địch. (The organizers offered a prize for the championship team.)
- Giải đấu treo dải một khoản tiền mặt rất lớn. (The tournament posted a very large cash prize.)
- Họ treo dải cho ai tìm được chiếc vòng tay bị mất. (They offered a reward for anyone who found the lost bracelet.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase is often used in the context of formal competitions, sports tournaments, or public challenges. It carries a formal and official connotation.
Variants and Related Words
- Treo giải (verb phrase): This is a more common and modern variant with the same meaning: to offer a prize/award.
- Thành phố treo giải cho ý tưởng sáng tạo nhất. (The city is offering a prize for the most creative idea.)
Synonyms
- To offer a prize: To present something as a reward for success.
- To post a reward: To announce a reward publicly.
- To put up a bounty: To offer a reward, often for information or capture.
Related Idioms
- While "treo dải" itself is not typically part of a longer idiom, the concept is central to phrases like:
- "Treo giải thưởng": To hang/offer an award. This is essentially a synonym.
- "Phần thưởng được treo": The reward is offered/posted.