諘 (biǎo) - To praise, commend, or express admiration & to speak highly of someone or something.

諘Tone 3

biǎo ｜ 15 strokes ｜ radical:

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諘 · biǎo

To praise, commend, or express admiration;

to speak highly of someone or something.

To praise, commend, or express admirationto speak highly of someone or something.

Usage highlights

To praise virtueTo commend achievementsTo speak highly of talentTo admire wisdomTo praise benevolenceTo commend loyalty

Synonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 扬— to praise, extol
  • 誉— to praise, reputation
  • 颂— to praise, eulogize

Antonyms

  • 贬— to criticize, belittle
  • 斥— to denounce, reprimand
  • 谤— to slander, defame

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher praised the student's diligence (諘其勤).
  • He spoke highly of his colleague's achievements (諘其成就).
  • The ancient text contains passages praising virtuous rulers (諘明君).

Collocations

  • To praise virtue(諘德)
  • To commend achievements(諘功)
  • To speak highly of talent(諘才)
  • To admire wisdom(諘智)
  • To praise benevolence(諘仁)
  • To commend loyalty(諘忠)

Idioms

  • Praise virtue and commend goodness(諘德諘善)
  • Speak highly of achievements and admire talent(諘功諘才)
  • Praise the wise and commend the capable(諘贤諘能)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in classical Chinese texts, particularly in contexts of moral evaluation and character assessment.
  • In traditional Confucian culture, praising virtuous conduct was considered important for moral education and social harmony.
  • The character reflects the value placed on verbal recognition of moral excellence in classical Chinese society.

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