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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