讃 (zàn) - Praise, commend, eulogize & to extol virtues or achievements in writing or

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讃 · zàn

Praise, commend, eulogize;

to extol virtues or achievements in writing or speech.

Praise, commend, eulogizeto extol virtues or achievements in writing or

Usage highlights

To praise and admireSong of praiseTo commend and extolEulogy and praiseWords of praiseTo praise virtue

Synonyms

  • 赞— praise, approve (simplified/common form)
  • 颂— eulogize, ode
  • 扬— praise, spread
  • 褒— praise, commend

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The teacher praised the student's essay (讃美).
  • He wrote a eulogy for the hero (讃歌).
  • The biography praises his contributions (讃扬).
  • This poem extols the beauty of nature (讃颂).

Collocations

  • To praise and admire(讃美)
  • Song of praise(讃歌)
  • To commend and extol(讃扬)
  • Eulogy and praise(讃颂)
  • Words of praise(讃词)
  • To praise virtue(讃德)

Idioms

  • Sing praises of virtue(讃德歌功)
  • Praise and commend achievements(讃功颂德)
  • Extol and admire(讃不绝口)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 讃 is used in formal contexts for written or spoken praise, often in literary or ceremonial settings.
  • Commonly appears in Buddhist texts and eulogies to praise virtues and merits.
  • The character carries a formal, literary tone, suggesting eloquent and respectful commendation.

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