称赞 (chēng zàn) — to praise; to commend
Definition
称赞 (chēng zàn) is a written/formal verb meaning 'to praise, commend' — more elevated than 表扬 (everyday) and more sincere than 恭维 (flattery).
verb
to praiseto commend
Examples
- 称赞。Tā de nǔ lì dé dào le lǎo bǎn de chēng zàn.His hard work was praised by the boss.
- 称赞。Lǎo shī cháng cháng chēng zàn xué shēng men jìn bù hěn kuài.The teacher often praises the students for improving quickly.
- 称赞。Dà jiā dōu chēng zàn tā zuò de hǎo.Everyone praised him for doing well.
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