赞许 zànxǔ to praise
to praise; to laud
怎么记住“赞许”: 赞 to help + 许 allow = to praise.
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用法
- To approve of / commend - 赞许的目光 (zànxǔ de mùguāng) an approving glance; 点头赞许 (diǎntóu zànxǔ) to nod in approval.
- 许 (to grant/approve) makes it about giving one's endorsement, often subtly (a look, a nod).
- Slightly more formal and understated than 赞扬 (zànyáng); emphasizes considered approval.