The Chinese word "颁发" (bānfā) is a compound verb formed through the combination of two semantically similar characters: "颁" (bān), which means to promulgate or issue (often with authority), and "发" (fā), which means to send out, issue, or distribute. Together, they create a synergistic meaning that is more specific than either character alone, referring specifically to the formal act of awarding, conferring, or issuing something (like a certificate, medal, decree, or prize) by an authoritative body in an official ceremony or context. This formation is an example of a coordinative compound, where both components contribute related meanings to amplify the sense of a formal bestowal.