鉴赏

鑑賞

jiànshǎng

verb HSK 7 #33,230

Meanings

1 to appreciate
2 to appraise
3 connoisseurship

Characters

to examine; to appreciate

to appreciate; to enjoy

Literally 'examine and appreciate' — connoisseurship

Examples

他很善于鉴赏古典音乐。

Tā hěn shànyú jiànshǎng gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.

He is very good at appreciating classical music.

这门课教学生鉴赏中国书法。

Zhè mén kè jiāo xuéshēng jiànshǎng Zhōngguó shūfǎ.

This course teaches students to appreciate Chinese calligraphy.

Tips

usage

鉴赏 implies both critical evaluation and aesthetic appreciation. It's more sophisticated than 欣赏 (to enjoy/appreciate), suggesting expertise and discernment.

Stroke Order

鉴 jiàn

赏 shǎng