Chinese
chēngzàn
Meaning: to praise; to compliment
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

稱讚
稱
讚
称赞
称
赞

Example sentences

Everyone praised his performance as being wonderful.
在場來賓,無不稱讚他的繪畫技巧十分精湛。
在场来宾,无不称赞他的绘画技巧十分精湛。
All the guests present praised his painting skills as being very exquisite.
誠實是一種值得稱讚的美德。
诚实是一种值得称赞的美德。
Honesty is a virtue worth praising.

Usage Notes

Used to express approval or admiration for someone's actions or qualities.

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