English–Chinese
“flatter” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng wéi
Example
别总是恭维我，实话说就行。bié zǒng shì gōng wéi wǒ shí huà shuō jiù xíng
Don't always flatter me; just tell me the truth.
How to say “flatter” in Chinese
“Flatter” in Chinese is 恭维 (gōng wéi).
A compliment shaped less by factual judgment than by the wish to please and keep a relationship smooth.
Example sentences with 恭维
为了晋升，他在会议上经常向上级恭维。wèi le jìn shēng tā zài huì yì shàng jīng cháng xiàng shàng jí gōng wéi
To get promoted, he often flatters his superiors at meetings.
Tips for using 恭维
- As a verb, it usually takes the person receiving the praise as its object, while the specific praise can be described separately.