譝 (shéng) - Sheng — (archaic) to praise, extol & to eulogize

譝Tone 2

shéng ｜ 20 strokes ｜ radical:

上姝

譝 · shéng

Sheng — (archaic) to praise, extol;

to eulogize;

to commend.

Sheng — (archaic) to praise, extolto eulogizeto commend.

Usage highlights

to praise and commendto eulogize virtueto extol meritswords of praiseto laud achievements

Synonyms

  • 赞— to praise, commend
  • 颂— to eulogize, laud
  • 扬— to extol, promote
  • 褒— to praise, honor

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The ancient text contains a passage that praises (譝) the emperor's virtues.
  • He was known for his ability to extol (譝) the merits of others.
  • The inscription on the stele eulogizes (譝) the hero's deeds.

Collocations

  • to praise and commend(譝赞)
  • to eulogize virtue(譝德)
  • to extol merits(譝功)
  • words of praise(譝辞)
  • to laud achievements(譝绩)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is archaic and rarely used in modern Chinese.
  • It appears primarily in classical texts and historical documents.
  • Its usage reflects formal, literary contexts of commendation.

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