恭维

恭維

gōngwéi

verb HSK 7-9 #9,229

Meanings

1 to flatter
2 to compliment (often insincerely)

Characters

respectful; reverent

maintain; support

Examples

HSK 2

别恭维我了，我知道自己几斤几两。

Bié gōngwéi wǒ le, wǒ zhīdào zìjǐ jǐ jīn jǐ liǎng.

Stop flattering me. I know my own abilities.

HSK 3

他总是恭维领导。

Tā zǒngshì gōngwéi lǐngdǎo.

He always flatters the boss.

Tips

usage

恭维 usually implies insincere or excessive praise. For genuine compliments, use 夸 or 赞美.

Stroke Order

恭 gōng

维 wéi