讚 (zàn) - Praise, commend, admire — to express approval, admiration,

讚Tone 4

zàn ｜ 26 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

讚 · zàn

Praise, commend, admire — to express approval, admiration, or high regard for someone or something.

Praise, commend, admire — to express approval, admiration,

Usage highlights

Praise and admirePraise beautySing praisesHighly commendAdmire and respectApplaud

Synonyms

  • 揚— praise, spread (as in 表揚)
  • 頌— eulogize, praise (as in 歌頌)
  • 美— praise (as in 讚美)

Antonyms

  • 貶— disparage, belittle
  • 批— criticize
  • 罵— scold, curse

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The audience praised the performance (讚賞表演).
  • He received many compliments (讚美) on his work.
  • This article praises traditional virtues (讚揚傳統美德).
  • I admire your courage (我讚佩你的勇氣).

Collocations

  • Praise and admire(讚賞)
  • Praise beauty(讚美)
  • Sing praises(稱讚)
  • Highly commend(讚揚)
  • Admire and respect(讚佩)
  • Applaud(讚頌)

Idioms

  • Praise to the skies(讚不絕口)
  • Words of praise(讚譽之詞)
  • Unanimous praise(交口稱讚)
  • Praise with genuine feeling(由衷讚美)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In traditional Chinese culture, praise is often expressed reservedly and sincerely.
  • The character appears in Buddhist texts praising virtues and merits.
  • Modern usage includes digital 'likes' (點讚) on social media platforms.

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