Chinese word

歌颂

Pronunciation

Pinyingē sòng

Meaning

  • verbpraise

Example

大家都在歌颂他的贡献。dà jiā dōu zài gē sòng tā de gòng xiàn

Everyone is praising his contribution.

Illustration for 歌颂 (praise)

More examples

这部传记并不单纯歌颂主人公，而是进行了全面评价。zhè bù zhuàn jì bìng bù dān chún gē sòng zhǔ rén gōng ér shì jìn xíng le quán miàn píng jià

This biography does not merely glorify the main character, but instead gives a comprehensive evaluation.

Core concept

A solemn public voice presents someone or something as worthy of great honor and admiration.

Common phrases

  • 歌颂时代gē sòng shí dài

    glorify the era

  • 歌颂功绩gē sòng gōng jì

    glorify achievements

Similar words

赞扬zàn yáng: Praise someone or something by recognizing good qualities, actions, or results.
称赞chēng zàn: Praise someone or something in spoken words.
表扬biǎo yáng: Officially praise someone's actions or achievements in a public setting.
颂扬sòng yáng: Praise someone or something in poems, songs, or other elevated writing.

Definition in Chinese

用歌声或诗文公开称赞某人或事物，语气庄重且带有褒扬意味。yòng gē shēng huò shī wén gōng kāi chēng zàn mǒu rén huò shì wù yǔ qì zhuāng zhòng qiě dài yǒu bāo yáng yì wèi

Word origin

歌 (gē, "sing") + 颂 (sòng, "praise in verse") reflects praise expressed through song or elevated writing.

Usage tips

  • The word suits public or written language more than casual chat, so simpler praise verbs are usually more natural in ordinary conversation.

Other meanings

  • glorifyverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 歌颂者gē sòng zhěone who praisesnoun

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