HSK · Level 27
135 words
Chinese word
赞美
Pronunciation
Pinyinzàn měi
Meaning
- verbpraise
Example
老师经常赞美学生的努力。lǎo shī jīng cháng zàn měi xué shēng de nǔ lì
The teacher often praises the students' efforts.
More examples
演员们在后台互相赞美彼此的努力。yǎn yuán men zài hòu tái hù xiāng zàn měi bí cǐ de nǔ lì
Backstage, the actors praised each other's efforts.
Core concept
Openly placing a person, thing, or action in a favorable light by highlighting what is good about it.
Common phrases
互相赞美hù xiāng zàn měi
praise one another
获得赞美huò dé zàn měi
gain praise
广泛赞美guǎng fàn zàn měi
widely praise
Similar words
夸奖kuā jiǎng: Praising an action or result with words or deeds that encourage more effort.
表扬biǎo yáng: Formally recognizing and praising someone's performance or conduct in public.
称赞chēng zàn: Praising a person's or thing's particular good points aloud.
赞扬zàn yáng: Using words to spread praise for a person, thing, or action and show high regard.
Definition in Chinese
出于敬佩或欣赏，用语言、表情或行动对他人或事物的优点或行为表示肯定。chū yú jìng pèi huò xīn shǎng yòng yǔ yán biǎo qíng huò xíng dòng duì tā rén huò shì wù de yōu diǎn huò xíng wéi biǎo shì kěn dìng
Word origin
赞美 (zànměi, "praise") combines 赞 (zàn, "praise") + 美 (měi, "beauty or goodness"), presenting approval as recognition of something worthy.
Usage tips
- In everyday conversation, this verb sounds more formal or literary than common casual choices, so it fits speeches, writing, and respectful comments especially well.