喝彩

hè cǎi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to acclaim
2. to cheer

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 鼓掌 gǔ zhǎng 鼓掌 gǔ zhǎng to applaud Clapping is a physical gesture often accompanying 喝彩: to applaud
• 赞赏 zàn shǎng 赞赏 zàn shǎng to admire To admire or praise, more formal and written: to admire

Synonyms

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• 欢呼 huān hū 欢呼 huān hū to cheer for When cheering for a performance or event: to cheer for
• 叫好 jiào hǎo 叫好 jiào hǎo to applaud Informal synonym, often used in spoken language: to applaud

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in set phrases like 喝彩叫好 (to cheer and applaud) or 博得喝彩 (to win acclaim).

Common mistakes

Cannot be used for general applause like 'clapping for a speech'; it specifically means vocal cheering, often loudly and enthusiastically.

Example Sentences

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观众为精彩的表演 喝彩 。

The audience cheered for the brilliant performance.

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Child Words of 喝彩

• 喝 喝 hè: to shout
• 彩 彩 cǎi: (bright) color
• 喝 喝 hē: to drink