Definition
赞许 (zànxǔ) means 'to praise, to commend' and specifically refers to expressing approval or appreciation for someone's efforts, behavior, or achievements. It is more formal and focused on acknowledging merit than 表扬 (biǎoyáng), which is the everyday word for 'praise' in school or work settings. 称赞 (chēngzàn) is closer in formality but emphasizes spoken admiration, while 赞许 often implies a nod of approval from a superior or authority figure.
verb
to praiseto commend
Examples
- 赞许。Tā de nǔlì dédào le dàjiā de zàn xǔ.His efforts received everyone's praise.
- 赞许。Lǎoshī zàn xǔ le tā de chuàngyì.The teacher praised his creativity.
- 赞许。Lǐngdǎo zài huì shàng gōngkāi zàn xǔ le zhè xiàng chéngguǒ.The leader publicly praised this achievement at the meeting.
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