ngợi khen
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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.)
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