Definition

1. 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.)

verb

1. to command, to praise