Meaning
赞美 means to express approval, admiration, or appreciation for someone or something. It combines 赞 (to praise) and 美 (beautiful/good), literally meaning 'to praise the beauty or goodness' of something. It's commonly used when speaking positively about people's qualities, actions, achievements, or things in nature.
Usage
赞美 is a fairly formal and sincere word, often used in written language, speeches, or respectful contexts. In casual conversation, people might use simpler words like 夸 (kuā) or 表扬 (biǎoyáng) instead. It frequently appears with objects like 赞美他人 (praise others), 赞美大自然 (praise nature), or 赞美上帝 (praise God in religious contexts).
Examples
- 01老师赞美了她在比赛中的出色表现。.The teacher praised her outstanding performance in the competition.
- 02这首诗赞美了大自然的美丽和神奇。.This poem praises the beauty and wonder of nature.
Characters
Common collocations
- 赞美上帝to praise God
- 赞美诗hymn, song of praise
- 赞美之词words of praise
- 值得赞美worthy of praise
Antonyms
Origin
The character 赞 originally depicted two cowrie shells (贝), representing valuable items used in tribute or praise. 美 shows a person (大) adorned with sheep features (羊), as sheep were considered beautiful in ancient agricultural society.