Meaning
赞赏 means to admire, appreciate, or praise someone or something, typically expressing recognition of their merits, talents, or qualities. It conveys a sense of respect and positive evaluation. As a noun, it refers to the feeling or act of admiration itself.
Usage
赞赏 is used in relatively formal or literary contexts to express genuine appreciation for someone's abilities, character, or achievements. It's more elevated than simple praise (表扬) and implies deeper respect. Common in written language, formal speech, and when discussing art, talent, or moral qualities. Often appears in constructions like 赞赏某人的... (to admire someone's...).
Examples
- 01我非常赞赏他在困难面前的勇气和毅力。.I greatly admire his courage and perseverance in the face of difficulties.
- 02她的创新精神赢得了同事们的赞赏。.Her innovative spirit won the admiration of her colleagues.
Characters
Common collocations
- 赞赏有加to praise highly, to admire greatly
- 深表赞赏to express deep admiration
- 赞赏某人的才华to admire someone's talent
- 值得赞赏worthy of admiration
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to approval and recognition. 赞 originally meant to assist or support, evolving to mean praise. 赏 combined the idea of rewarding with appreciation, creating a compound that emphasizes both recognition and positive evaluation.