Meaning
表扬 means to publicly or openly praise someone for their good behavior, achievements, or positive qualities. It's commonly used in educational, workplace, and family settings to encourage and recognize people's efforts. The word carries a formal, positive tone and often appears in official contexts.
Usage
表扬 is frequently used by teachers praising students, managers commending employees, or parents encouraging children. It's more formal than casual compliments like 夸 (kuā). Often used in the pattern '表扬某人' (praise someone) or paired with 批评 (criticize) as opposites. Common in written reports, announcements, and formal speech.
Examples
- 01老师在全班面前表扬了他的进步。.The teacher praised his progress in front of the whole class.
- 02孩子做了好事应该及时表扬。.When children do good deeds, they should be praised promptly.
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Common collocations
- 表扬信letter of commendation
- 公开表扬to publicly commend
- 值得表扬worthy of praise
- 受到表扬to receive praise
Antonyms
Origin
The compound combines 表 (to express/display) and 扬 (to raise up/publicize), literally meaning 'to raise up and express' someone's merits publicly.