鉴赏

鑑賞

jiànshǎng

verb HSK 7-9 #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

HSK 5

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.

HSK 6

他很善于鉴赏古典音乐。

Tā hěn shànyú jiànshǎng gǔdiǎn yīnyuè.

He is very good at appreciating classical music.

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