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March 24, 2026
赞美(讚美)zànměi(zan4mei3)
赞美 (zànměi) means to admire, praise, or eulogize someone or something. It is often used in both personal and formal contexts, such as complimenting a person's achievements or expressing appreciation for art and literature. The word conveys a sense of admiration that can be heartfelt or ceremonial.
Frequency#4873DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, public expressions of admiration are common, especially during ceremonies or when discussing achievements. The importance placed on 赞美 reflects the value of harmony and encouragement within social relationships.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person on a stage receiving applause (赞) for their beautiful performance (美). The applause signifies admiration, and the character looks like a person being lifted up by the appreciation of the crowd.
Meanings of 赞美
zànměi(zan4mei3)
1to admire
2to praise
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About 赞美
赞美Simplified
讚美Traditional
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名词míngcínoun (n.)Part of Speech
#4873Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 赞美
Quick Contrast
称赞 (chēngzàn) vs 赞美 (zànměi): use 赞美 for a more formal or elevated expression of admiration.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person on a stage receiving applause (赞) for their beautiful performance (美). The applause signifies admiration, and the character looks like a person being lifted up by the appreciation of the crowd.
Usage Notes
Be cautious with the tone of your voice when using 赞美, as it can sound overly formal in casual conversations. Common collocations include 赞美之词 (words of praise) and 赞美他人 (to praise others). A frequent mistake is using it in a negative context, which contradicts its meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 5 word, 赞美 connects to other vocabulary related to emotions and expressions like 感谢 (gǎnxiè - to thank) and 钦佩 (qīnpèi - to admire). Focus on using it in sentences that describe feelings and opinions to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, public expressions of admiration are common, especially during ceremonies or when discussing achievements. The importance placed on 赞美 reflects the value of harmony and encouragement within social relationships.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 赞美 with other synonyms like 赞扬, leading to misuse in context. For example, using 赞美 in a business email where 赞扬 would be more suitable can sound overly emotional.
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Grammar Patterns of 赞美
赞美 functions as a noun — it names a person, place, thing, or concept. Place it as a subject before the verb (主+谓) or as an object after the verb (谓+宾). Most Chinese nouns require a measure word between the number and the noun (e.g. 一个/三本). It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
In Chinese culture, public expressions of admiration are common, especially during ceremonies or when discussing achievements. The importance placed on 赞美 reflects the value of harmony and encouragement within social relationships.
Frequently Asked Questions about 赞美
You can use 赞美 for both people and things, such as praising a piece of art or a performance.
赞美 is generally more formal, so it's best used in respectful or ceremonial contexts.
While both mean to praise, 赞扬 (zàn yáng) often implies a more public and formal acknowledgment compared to 赞美.
