赞扬

讚揚

zànyáng

verb HSK 7-9 #9,592

Meanings

1 to praise
2 to commend
3 to speak highly of

Characters

to raise; to spread

Examples

HSK 3

老师赞扬了他的进步。

Lǎoshī zànyáng le tā de jìnbù.

The teacher praised his progress.

HSK 4

他的勇敢行为受到了大家的赞扬。

Tā de yǒnggǎn xíngwéi shòudào le dàjiā de zànyáng.

His brave actions were praised by everyone.

Tips

usage

赞扬 is a neutral, formal word for praise. Compare: 赞叹 (praise + awe), 赞同 (approval), 赞不绝口 (effusive praise).

Stroke Order

赞 zàn

扬 yáng