夸奖 kuājiǎng to praise
to praise; to applaud; to compliment
How to remember 夸奖: 夸 extravagant + 奖 prize = to praise.
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How it is used
- To praise / compliment someone, usually a superior to a junior: 老师夸奖了他 (lǎoshī kuājiǎng le tā) the teacher praised him.
- Compare 表扬 (biǎoyáng), a more formal/public commendation; 夸奖 is warmer and everyday. 称赞 (chēngzàn) is admiring praise.
- Object is a person; often for good behavior or achievement.