Meanings of 赞许
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赞同 (zàntóng) — use 赞许 when expressing admiration or praise, while 赞同 is more about agreement or endorsement.
赞许 is generally used in a formal context, often in writing or speeches. Be mindful of the tone; it should not be used sarcastically, as that can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include 赞许的话 (words of praise) and 受到赞许 (to receive praise).
As this word is not yet included in the HSK vocabulary list, learners should focus on understanding its components and usage in sentences. It connects to other words related to approval and respect, such as 赞美 (zan4 mei3, to praise) and 表扬 (biao3 yang2, to commend).
Learners often confuse 赞许 with 赞美, thinking they are interchangeable; however, 赞许 tends to be more formal and context-specific. For example, saying 他赞美他的努力 (Tā zànměi tā de nǔlì) is correct but may sound less formal than 他对他的努力表示赞许 (Tā duì tā de nǔlì biǎoshì zànxǔ).
Pronunciation of 赞许
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Component Characters
How to say to praise in Chinese
“to praise” in Chinese is赞许
赞许 means to express approval or praise for someone or something. It is often used in contexts where one is acknowledging the positive qualities or achievements of a person, work, or action, indicating a sense of admiration or respect.
When to use 赞许
赞许 is generally used in a formal context, often in writing or speeches. Be mindful of the tone; it should not be used sarcastically, as that can change the meaning entirely. Common collocations include 赞许的话 (words of praise) and 受到赞许 (to receive praise).
赞许 or something close to it
赞同 (zàntóng) — use 赞许 when expressing admiration or praise, while 赞同 is more about agreement or endorsement.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 赞许 with 赞美, thinking they are interchangeable; however, 赞许 tends to be more formal and context-specific. For example, saying 他赞美他的努力 (Tā zànměi tā de nǔlì) is correct but may sound less formal than 他对他的努力表示赞许 (Tā duì tā de nǔlì biǎoshì zànxǔ).
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Frequently Asked Questions about 赞许
You can say 他对她的工作表示赞许 (Tā duì tā de gōngzuò biǎoshì zànxǔ), which means 'He expressed praise for her work.'
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