Korean word

칭찬

Pronunciation

Romanizationchingchan

Meaning

  • nounpraise

Example

선생님께서 칭찬을 해 주셨어요.seon saeng nim kke seo ching cha neul hae chu syeo sseo yo

The teacher praised me.

Illustration for 칭찬 (praise)

More examples

아이의 작은 성과에도 부모님은 진심으로 칭찬을 해 주었다.a i ui cha geun seong gwa e do pu mo ni meun chin si meu ro ching cha neul hae chu eot tta

The parents sincerely praised their child for even a small achievement.

Core concept

Spoken approval that shows a person's action or result is valued.

Common phrases

  • 진심 어린 칭찬chin sim eo rin ching chan

    heartfelt praise

  • 칭찬을 듣다ching cha neul teut tta

    receive praise

  • 듣기 좋은 칭찬teut kki cho eun ching chan

    pleasant praise

Similar words

격려kyeongnyeo: Words or actions that build someone's courage during a hard time.
인정injeong: Acknowledgment that someone's work, ability, or claim deserves respect.

Definition in Korean

다른 사람의 행동이나 성과를 좋다고 말해 주는 말ta reun sa ra mui haeng dong i na seong gwa reul cho ta go mal hae chu neun mal

Word origin

This Sino-Korean word combines an element meaning to acknowledge or name with one meaning to praise, forming the idea of spoken recognition.

Usage tips

  • Someone can receive praise for trying hard, even when the result is not perfect.

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