奖杯

• Pinyin: jiǎng bēi
• Hanzi breakdown: 奖 = 将 (will, about to) + 大 (big) — award, prize; 杯 = 木 (wood) + 不 (not, phonetic) — cup

Meaning

Trophy; cup. A cup-shaped prize awarded for winning a competition.

The physical award given in sports, competitions, or other contests. Can be made of metal, crystal, or other materials. Famous examples include the World Cup (世界杯). Distinguished from 奖牌 (medal) by its cup shape. Often displayed as a symbol of achievement.

Examples

1. 球队捧起了冠军奖杯，全场欢呼雀跃。 The team lifted the championship trophy as the whole venue cheered.
2. 他的书架上摆满了各种比赛赢得的奖杯。 His bookshelf is filled with trophies won from various competitions.
3. 这座奖杯是用纯银打造的，价值连城。 This trophy is made of pure silver and is extremely valuable.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, competitions, awards

Tone: celebratory

Do Say

• 他终于捧起了梦寐以求的奖杯。(He finally lifted the trophy he had long dreamed of.)
• 奖杯上刻着获奖者的名字。(The winner's name is engraved on the trophy.)

Don't Say

• 混淆'奖杯'和'奖牌' (Don't confuse 奖杯 trophy with 奖牌 medal — they are different types of awards; trophies are cup-shaped, medals are worn)

Origin & History

Composed of 奖 (prize, award) + 杯 (cup). A direct description of a cup given as a prize.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal