khen ngợi
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Definition
- Verb:
- To praise: To express strong approval, admiration, or compliment for someone or something, typically for their achievements, qualities, or actions.
- To commend: To formally or officially praise someone, often for a specific act of merit, bravery, or skill.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Giáo viên thường khen ngợi học sinh chăm chỉ. (The teacher often praises diligent students.)
- Tổng giám đốc khen ngợi nhân viên vì đã hoàn thành dự án xuất sắc. (The director commended the staff for completing the project excellently.)
- Bài báo này khen ngợi vẻ đẹp của phong cảnh thiên nhiên. (This article praises the beauty of the natural landscape.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb "khen ngợi" often implies a formal, public, or heartfelt expression of approval. It is stronger and more deliberate than the simpler verb "khen".
- It is commonly used in written language, formal speeches, news reports, and official ceremonies.
Variants and Related Words
Khen (v): To praise, to compliment. A more general and commonly used term than "khen ngợi".
- Mẹ khen con ngoan. (The mother praises her child for being good.)
Tán dương (v): To extol, to glorify. Suggests high praise, often for remarkable deeds.
- Cả nước tán dương những chiến sĩ áo trắng. (The whole country extols the white-clad soldiers.)
Ca ngợi (v): To eulogize, to sing praises. Often used for artistic or heroic subjects.
- Bài hát ca ngợi tình yêu quê hương. (The song eulogizes love for the homeland.)
Synonyms
- Praise: To express warm approval or admiration.
- Commend: To praise formally or officially.
- Compliment: To politely express praise or admiration.
- Applaud: To show approval or praise by clapping; to express strong approval.
Related Idioms and Phrases
Được khen ngợi hết lời: To be praised to the skies; to receive extravagant praise.
- Tác phẩm của cô ấy được giới phê bình khen ngợi hết lời. (Her work was praised to the skies by the critics.)
Lời khen ngợi: A word of praise, a compliment.
- Những lời khen ngợi chân thành luôn có giá trị. (Sincere words of praise are always valuable.)