ngợi khen

Definition

Verb:
- To praise, to commend, to compliment: "ngợi khen" means to express warm approval, admiration, or respect for someone or something, often for their achievements, qualities, or actions.

Usage Examples

Verb:
- Giáo viên thường ngợi khen học sinh chăm chỉ. (The teacher often praises diligent students.)
- Mọi người đều ngợi khen lòng dũng cảm của anh ấy. (Everyone commends his bravery.)
- Bài phát biểu của cô ấy được ngợi khen rất nhiều. (Her speech received a lot of praise.)

Advanced Usage

"Được/ bị ngợi khen": to be praised.
- Anh ta được ngợi khen vì thành tích xuất sắc. (He was praised for his outstanding achievement.)
"Lời ngợi khen": words of praise (This is a noun phrase where "ngợi khen" acts as a modifier).
- Những lời ngợi khen chân thành luôn có giá trị. (Sincere words of praise are always valuable.)

Variants and Related Words

Khen ngợi (verb): to praise. This is a more common variant with the same meaning and usage as "ngợi khen".
- Cô ấy khen ngợi món quà. (She praised the gift.)
Ca ngợi (verb): to extol, to glorify, to sing praises. This term often implies stronger, more formal, or public praise.
- Bài hát ca ngợi tình yêu quê hương. (The song glorifies love for the homeland.)
Tán dương (verb): to acclaim, to applaud. Similar to "ca ngợi" but can be used for public acclaim.
- Khán giả tán dương màn trình diễn. (The audience applauded the performance.)

Synonyms

Khen (verb): to praise, to compliment. A simpler, more general term.
Biểu dương (verb): to commend, to honor (often used in formal or official contexts).
Tán thưởng (verb): to admire and praise.

Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

Ngợi khen hết lời: to praise profusely, to praise to the skies.
- Họ ngợi khen hết lời về tài năng của nghệ sĩ. (They praised the artist's talent profusely.)

Related Idioms

"Được ngợi khen tới tấp": to be showered with praise.
- Sau chiến thắng, đội bóng được ngợi khen tới tấp. (After the victory, the football team was showered with praise.)