Chinese word

赞叹

Pronunciation

Pinyinzàn tàn

Meaning

  • verbpraise

Example

观众都在赞叹他的表演。guān zhòng dōu zài zàn tàn tā de biáo yǎn

Everyone in the audience praises his performance.

Illustration for 赞叹 (praise)

More examples

专家们纷纷赞叹这项发明的独创性。zhuān jiā men fēn fēn zàn tàn zhè xiàng fā míng de dú chuàng xìng

The experts praised the originality of this invention one after another.

Core concept

An open expression of strong approval that rises into wonder at someone or something.

Common phrases

  • 赞叹不已zàn tàn bù yǐ

    praise endlessly

  • 纷纷赞叹fēn fēn zàn tàn

    praise one after another

  • 不禁赞叹bù jīn zàn tàn

    cannot help praising

Similar words

称赞chēng zàn: Tells others that someone has good qualities and deserves praise.
赞扬zàn yáng: Gives public praise for good actions, work, or results.

Definition in Chinese

表示对人或事物的高度赞美和惊叹，认为其很优秀或令人佩服。biǎo shì duì rén huò shì wù de gāo dù zàn měi hé jīng tàn rèn wéi qí hěn yōu xiù huò lìng rén pèi fú

Word origin

赞 (zàn, "praise") + 叹 (tàn, "express astonishment") combines approval with a response to surprise, forming a verb for praising something as remarkable.

Usage tips

  • Everyday comments often use this verb for a strong reaction to a performance, achievement, or beautiful sight rather than for routine approval, which helps match it to the situation.

Other meanings

  • marvel atverb
  • admireverb

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