称赞 chēngzàn to praise
to praise; to commend; to compliment
How to remember 称赞: 称 balanced + 赞 to help = to praise.
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How it is used
- To praise / commend - 受到称赞 (shòudào chēngzàn) receive praise; 称赞他的努力 praise his effort.
- Contrast 表扬 (biǎoyáng, to commend, often superior-to-subordinate/official) and 夸 (kuā, casual praise): 称赞 is warm approving praise, common in writing.