不愧 (bù kuì) — to be worthy of; to deserve to be called
Definition
An adverb used before a predicate to praise something as truly deserving a reputation, like 'truly worthy of'. Unlike 对得起 (verb, takes an object), 不愧 is set-phrase framing — "X 不愧 + 是…" or "不愧为…".
adverb
to be worthy ofto deserve to be called
Examples
- 不愧。Tā bù kuì shì wèi yōu xiù de yī shēng.She deserves to be called an excellent doctor.
- 不愧。Zhè zuò gǔ chéng bù kuì wéi shì jiè qí guān.This ancient city is worthy of being called a world wonder.
- 不愧。Tā de chéng jiù bù kuì wéi háng yè kǎi mó.His achievements deserve to be called a model for the industry.
Grammar
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