Meanings of 赞美
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AI Study Notes for 赞美
称赞 (chēngzàn) vs 赞美 (zànměi): use 赞美 for a more formal or elevated expression of admiration.
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 赞美, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 赞美之词 (words of praise) and 赞美他人 (to praise others). A frequent mistake is using it in a negative context, which contradicts its meaning.
As an HSK 5 word, 赞美 connects to other vocabulary related to emotions and expressions like 感谢 (gǎnxiè - to thank) and 钦佩 (qīnpèi - to admire). Focus on using it in sentences that describe feelings and opinions to enhance your conversational skills.
Learners often confuse 赞美 with other synonyms like 赞扬, leading to misuse in context. For example, using 赞美 in a business email where 赞扬 would be more suitable can sound overly emotional.
Pronunciation of 赞美
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Component Characters
How to say to admire in Chinese
“to admire” in Chinese is赞美
赞美 (zànměi) means to admire, praise, or eulogize someone or something. It is often used in both personal and formal contexts, such as complimenting a person's achievements or expressing appreciation for art and literature. The word conveys a sense of admiration that can be heartfelt or ceremonial.
When to use 赞美
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 赞美, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 赞美之词 (words of praise) and 赞美他人 (to praise others). A frequent mistake is using it in a negative context, which contradicts its meaning.
赞美 or something close to it
称赞 (chēngzàn) vs 赞美 (zànměi): use 赞美 for a more formal or elevated expression of admiration.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赞美 with other synonyms like 赞扬, leading to misuse in context. For example, using 赞美 in a business email where 赞扬 would be more suitable can sound overly emotional.
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Grammar Patterns of 赞美
赞美 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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那真是高度的____。
That is high praise indeed.
Example Sentences for 赞美 (4)
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That is high praise indeed.
Frequently Asked Questions about 赞美
You can use 赞美 for both people and things, such as praising a piece of art or a performance.
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