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恭维

gōng wei
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to praise
  2. 2. to speak highly of
  3. 3. compliment
  4. 4. praise

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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批评
pī píng

to criticize

Related words

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表扬
biǎo yáng

to praise

真诚的赞美

Synonyms

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奉承
fèng cheng

to fawn on

过度的赞美

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in the phrase 不敢恭维 (I wouldn't praise it), expressing polite disapproval.

Formality

恭维 is often used in formal contexts or when the praise may be insincere.

Example Sentences

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我不敢 恭维 他的做法。
I can't say I admire his way of doing things.

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Words Containing 恭维

不敢恭维
bù gǎn gōng wei

to be underwhelmed

Child Words of 恭维

恭
gōng

respectful

维
wéi

to preserve