夸奖

誇獎

kuājiǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #6,622

Meanings

1 to praise
2 to commend
3 to compliment

Characters

to reward; prize

Examples

HSK 2

老师夸奖了他的作文。

Lǎoshī kuājiǎng le tā de zuòwén.

The teacher praised his essay.

HSK 2

受到别人的夸奖，她很开心。

Shòudào biérén de kuājiǎng, tā hěn kāixīn.

She was very happy to receive compliments from others.

Tips

usage

夸奖 is slightly more formal than 夸 alone. It implies genuine, sincere praise. Compare with 表扬 which is more official commendation (from a boss, teacher, etc.).

Stroke Order

夸 kuā

奖 jiǎng