颂扬 (sòng yáng) — to praise highly, to extol
Definition
A formal/literary verb meaning 'to praise highly or extol,' used in writing and speeches for lofty subjects (virtues, contributions, sacrifices). Stronger and more elevated than everyday 称赞.
verb
to praise highlyto extol
Examples
- 颂扬。Rén men fēn fēn sòng yáng zhè wèi kē xué jiā de wěi dà gòng xiàn.People all praised this scientist's great contributions.
- 颂扬。Zhè piān wén zhāng sòng yáng le zhōng huá mín zú de chuán tǒng měi dé.This article extols the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation.
- 颂扬。Tā zài yǎn jiǎng zhōng sòng yáng le zhì yuàn zhě de wú sī fèng xiàn jīng shén.In his speech, he eulogized the selfless dedication of the volunteers.
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