赞 (zàn) — to praise, to commend, to eulogize (bound form, used in compounds)
Definition
A formal, written word for 'praise' or 'commend' (称赞, 赞扬). In modern spoken Chinese it's usually replaced by 夸 (kuā) — save 赞 for compounds and formal prose, or internet slang meaning 'cool / like'.
bound form
to praiseto commendto eulogize (bound form, used in compounds)
Examples
- 。Lǎo shī jīng cháng chēng zàn tā de nǔ lì.The teacher often praises his efforts.
- Chēng zànEveryone praises his suggestion.
- 。Guān zhòng duì biǎo yǎn zàn bù jué kǒu.The audience praised the performance without cease.
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