赞叹 (zàn tàn) — to exclaim in admiration
Definition
Focuses on the verbal, often involuntary reaction of exclaiming in awe at something striking. 赞赏 and 赞美 are more about expressing praise and approval; 惊叹 emphasizes surprise rather than admiration.
verb
to exclaim in admiration
Examples
- ，赞叹。Kàn dào zhè fú huà, tā rěn bú zhù lián shēng zàn tàn.Seeing this painting, he couldn't help exclaiming in admiration repeatedly.
- 赞叹。Guān zhòng duì yǎn yuán de jīng cǎi biǎo yǎn zàn tàn bù yǐ.The audience couldn't stop exclaiming in admiration at the actors' brilliant performance.
- 赞叹。Dà jiā zàn tàn dà zì rán de shén qí yǔ měi lì.Everyone exclaimed in admiration at the wonder and beauty of nature.
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