lời khen
Definition
- Noun:
- A compliment; praise; words of approval: A positive statement expressing admiration, approval, or respect for someone or something. It is a verbal or written expression that highlights good qualities or achievements.
- Commendation; flattery: Can also refer to formal praise or, in some contexts, insincere or excessive praise intended to please.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy rất vui khi nhận được lời khen từ giáo viên. (She was very happy to receive praise from the teacher.)
- Anh ấy dành lời khen cho món ăn ngon. (He gave a compliment for the delicious food.)
- Đừng tin những lời khen quá đáng đó. (Don't believe those excessive flatteries.)
Advanced Usage
"lời khen có cánh": Extravagant or flowery praise; often implies exaggeration.
- Bài báo viết về cô ấy toàn là những lời khen có cánh. (The article about her was full of extravagant praise.)
"lời khen ngợi": A more formal variant emphasizing the act of praising.
- Lời khen ngợi của chủ tịch khiến nhân viên phấn khởi. (The chairman's words of praise motivated the employees.)
Variants and Related Words
Khen ngợi (v): to praise, to compliment.
- Mọi người đều khen ngợi hành động dũng cảm của anh. (Everyone praised his brave action.)
Khen thưởng (v/n): to reward (verb) or a reward (noun), often for achievement.
- Học sinh xuất sắc được nhà trường khen thưởng. (The outstanding student was rewarded by the school.)
Synonyms
- Compliment: A polite expression of praise or admiration.
- Praise: The expression of warm approval or admiration.
- Commendation: Formal or official praise.
- Flattery: Excessive and insincere praise.
Related Idioms
Lời khen chân thành: A sincere compliment.
- Tôi trân trọng những lời khen chân thành của bạn. (I cherish your sincere compliments.)
Được lời khen, nở mặt nở mày: (Idiomatic) To be very pleased and proud upon receiving praise; to have one's face glow with pride.
- Nghe lời khen của mọi người, bà ấy được nở mặt nở mày. (Hearing everyone's praise, she was beaming with pride.)
