赞叹 zàntàn to exclaim in admiration
How to remember 赞叹: 赞 to help + 叹 to sigh = to exclaim in admiration.
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How it is used
- To exclaim in admiration / marvel at - 令人赞叹 (lìng rén zàntàn) awe-inspiring; 赞叹不已 (zàntàn bùyǐ) to marvel endlessly.
- 叹 (sigh) adds a note of wonder - admiration voiced with amazement, e.g. at scenery, craftsmanship, feats.
- Distinct from 赞扬 (zànyáng, to commend/approve): 赞叹 is spontaneous awe, not evaluative praise.