贊 (zàn) - To praise, commend, support, approve & to assist, help

贊Tone 4

zàn ｜ 19 strokes ｜ radical:

悦丈

贊 · zàn

To praise, commend, support, approve;

to assist, help;

in historical contexts, a type of ceremonial text.

To praise, commend, support, approveto assist, helpin historical contexts, a type of ceremonial text.

Usage highlights

To praiseTo admireTo support/sponsorTo approveTo commendPraise and admiration

Synonyms

  • 頌— to praise, eulogize
  • 揚— to praise, extol
  • 譽— reputation, praise

Antonyms

  • 貶— to criticize, disparage
  • 斥— to reprimand, denounce
  • 謗— to slander, defame

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The audience applauded the performance (贊賞表演).
  • He praised her achievements (贊美她的成就).
  • The company sponsored the event (贊助活動).
  • Ancient officials would present eulogies (進贊).

Collocations

  • To praise(贊美)
  • To admire(贊賞)
  • To support/sponsor(贊助)
  • To approve(贊同)
  • To commend(稱贊)
  • Praise and admiration(贊譽)

Idioms

  • Unable to praise adequately(贊不絕口)
  • Applaud and cheer(贊聲不絕)
  • Praise and admiration(交口稱贊)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In ancient China, '贊' referred to a type of ceremonial or eulogistic text presented to rulers or used in rituals.
  • The character embodies traditional values of recognizing virtue and achievement through formal praise.
  • In modern contexts, it's strongly associated with sponsorship and financial support for events or causes.

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