reward and feast; reward troops generously
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to reward and feast; to bestow rewards and hold a feast to show appreciation (especially to troops or subordinates)
formalA formal term used historically and in literature, often in contexts involving rewarding soldiers or officials for their service or achievements. Implies both material rewards and celebratory treatment.
Jiāng将
jūn军
xià下
lìng令
zǎi宰
niú牛
shā杀
yáng羊
，
kào犒
shǎng赏
sān三
jūn军
。
The general ordered the slaughter of cattle and sheep to reward and feast the three armies.
Gōng公
sī司
qǔ取
dé得
jù巨
dà大
chéng成
gōng功
hòu后
，
zǒng总
cái裁
kào犒
shǎng赏
le了
suǒ所
yǒu有
yuán员
gōng工
。
After the company's great success, the CEO rewarded and feasted all the employees.
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Gǔ古
shí时
hou候
，
huáng皇
dì帝
cháng常
yǐ以
měi美
jiǔ酒
jiā佳
yáo肴
kào犒
shǎng赏
yǒu有
gōng功
zhī之
chén臣
。
In ancient times, emperors often rewarded meritorious officials with fine wine and delicacies.