🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

表彰

Pronunciation / Transliteration: biǎozhāng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Commendation/ˌkɒm.ənˈdeɪ.ʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他因出色的表现而获得表彰。"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An expression of approval or admiration.

    "The teacher gave her a commendation for her outstanding project."
  2. 2

    A formal award or recognition for achievement.

    "He received a commendation for his bravery during the rescue operation."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'commendation' originates from the Latin 'commendatio', which means 'to commit to one's care'. It evolved through Old French before entering Middle English, reflecting a shift from a general sense of entrusting to a more specific meaning of praise or recognition.

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