授shòu 1.交付;给予(多用于正式或隆重的场合{oft. at formal or ceremonious occasions}){award; vest; confer; give}: ～旗{present (sb. with) a flag}|～奖{award or confer a prize}|～权。{vest sb. with authority} 2.传授;教{teach; instruct}: 讲～{lecture; impart}|～课{give lessons}|函～。{teach by correspondence}