赞扬

讚揚

zànyáng

verb HSK 7 #9,592

Meanings

1 to praise
2 to commend
3 to speak highly of

Characters

to raise; to spread

Examples

老师赞扬了他的进步。

Lǎoshī zànyángle tā de jìnbù.

The teacher praised his progress.

他的勇敢行为受到了大家的赞扬。

Tā de yǒnggǎn xíngwéi shòudàole 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