赞扬 zànyáng to praise
to praise; to approve of; to show approval
How to remember 赞扬: 赞 to help + 扬 make known = to praise.
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How it is used
- To commend / express approval - 受到赞扬 (shòudào zànyáng) to be commended; 公开赞扬 (gōngkāi zànyáng) to praise publicly.
- Fairly formal; approving of good conduct, achievements, spirit - often official.
- Contrast 赞叹 (zàntàn, awed marveling): 赞扬 is measured, endorsing praise of behavior/merit.