Definition
赞叹 (zàntàn) means 'to exclaim in admiration' — it emphasizes a spontaneous, audible reaction of wonder or praise, often at something impressive like art or nature. It differs from 赞赏 (zànshǎng, 'to appreciate/approve'), which is a quieter, more internal feeling of approval, and from 赞美 (zànměi, 'to praise'), which is more deliberate and often directed at a person or deity. 惊叹 (jīngtàn) adds an element of surprise or shock.
verb
to exclaim in admiration
Examples
- ，赞叹。Kàndào zhè fú huà, tā rěnbuzhù lián shēng zàn tàn.Seeing this painting, he couldn't help exclaiming in admiration repeatedly.
- 赞叹。Guānzhòng duì yǎnyuán de jīngcǎi biǎoyǎn zàn tàn bù yǐ.The audience couldn't stop exclaiming in admiration at the actors' brilliant performance.
- 赞叹。Dàjiā zàn tàn dàzìrán de shénqí yǔ měilì.Everyone exclaimed in admiration at the wonder and beauty of nature.
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