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恭维话 (gōng wéi huà) — compliment, flattering words (often suggests insincere flattery)

Definition

Refers to flattering or complimentary words that often sound insincere or excessive — typically used when the praise feels exaggerated rather than genuine.

noun
complimentflattering words (often suggests insincere flattery)

Examples

  • 恭维话。
    Tā zǒng xǐ huan shuō xiē gōng wéi huà lái tǎo hǎo shàng si.
    He always likes to say flattering words to curry favor with his boss.
  • 恭维话，。
    Zhè xiē gōng wéi huà tīng qǐ lái hěn jiǎ, wǒ bù xiāng xìn.
    These flattering remarks sound very fake; I don't believe them.
  • 恭维话，。
    Bú yào bèi bié rén de gōng wéi huà mí huò, yào rèn qīng zì jǐ.
    Don't be fooled by others' flattery; you need to know yourself.

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