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赞不绝口zànbùjuékǒuto praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heavenHSK 7, unknown, 32 strokes, rank #23752, Very Hard
zànbùjuékǒu(zan4bu4jue2kou3)zan bu jue kou T4
  1. 1to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven
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March 24, 2026

赞不绝口(讚不絕口)zànbùjuékǒu(zan4bu4jue2kou3)

赞不绝口 is an idiom that means to praise someone endlessly or to express admiration without stopping. It is often used in contexts where someone is giving compliments or expressing high regard for a person's work, character, or achievements, often in social or public settings.

Strokes32Frequency#23752DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, expressing praise and admiration is often seen as a way to build relationships and show respect. The use of 赞不绝口 reflects the importance of maintaining harmony and encouraging others through positive reinforcement.

Memory Tip

Imagine a person at a banquet, so impressed by the food that they can't stop praising the chef, saying things like 'This is delicious!' and 'Great job!' The character 赞 (zan) sounds like 'zan' in 'praise,' and 不 (bu) means 'not,' while 绝 (jue) suggests 'ending,' and 口 (kou) refers to 'mouth.' Picture this chef's mouth overflowing with praise—赞不绝口.

Meanings of 赞不绝口

zànbùjuékǒu(zan4bu4jue2kou3)
1to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven
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赞不绝口Simplified
讚不絕口Traditional
32Strokes
—Radical
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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称赞 (chēngzàn) - use 赞不绝口 when emphasizing the continuous nature of praise, while 称赞 indicates a more straightforward act of praising.

Usage Notes

This idiom is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing someone's qualities or achievements. A common mistake is using it in overly formal contexts, as it may sound too exaggerated. Be cautious with tone; the correct tones are crucial for proper pronunciation.

HSK Study Tips

Though this idiom may not appear in HSK materials, it connects with HSK Level 5 vocabulary regarding praise and admiration. Students should focus on understanding idiomatic expressions and their usage in conversation to enhance their speaking skills.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse the tone of 绝 (jue), pronouncing it incorrectly as 绝 (jue) with a 1st tone instead of the correct 2nd tone. Additionally, some may use the idiom in a sarcastic context, which is inappropriate.

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Idiom Spotlight: 赞不绝口

Chengyu Origin Story
Literal meaning:praise not stop mouth

Component Characters

赞zànto praise
HSK 416 strokes贝
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不bù(negative prefix)
HSK 14 strokes一
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绝juéto cut short
HSK 79 strokes纟
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口kǒumouth
HSK 13 strokes口
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How to say to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven in Chinese

“to praise without cease (idiom); praise sb to high heaven” in Chinese is赞不绝口zànbùjuékǒu

赞不绝口 is an idiom that means to praise someone endlessly or to express admiration without stopping. It is often used in contexts where someone is giving compliments or expressing high regard for a person's work, character, or achievements, often in social or public settings.

When to use 赞不绝口

This idiom is informal and commonly used in everyday conversation, especially when discussing someone's qualities or achievements. A common mistake is using it in overly formal contexts, as it may sound too exaggerated. Be cautious with tone; the correct tones are crucial for proper pronunciation.

赞不绝口 or something close to it

称赞 (chēngzàn) - use 赞不绝口 when emphasizing the continuous nature of praise, while 称赞 indicates a more straightforward act of praising.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse the tone of 绝 (jue), pronouncing it incorrectly as 绝 (jue) with a 1st tone instead of the correct 2nd tone. Additionally, some may use the idiom in a sarcastic context, which is inappropriate.

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