过奖

guò jiǎng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

1. to overpraise
2. to flatter

Word relationships

Related words

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• 不敢当 bù gǎn dāng 不敢当 bù gǎn dāng lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise common humble response to a compliment: lit. I dare not (accept the honor); fig. I don't deserve your praise

Synonyms

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• 夸赞 kuā zàn 夸赞 kuā zàn to praise used to express praise or compliments: to praise

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Do not use 过奖 to praise others; it is only a self-deprecating reply. Using it to compliment someone else would be incorrect.

Formality

Used humbly to deflect compliments, typically in response to praise. It conveys modesty and is common in formal or polite situations.

Example Sentences

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您 过奖 了。

You flatter me.

过奖 了。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 926112)

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Child Words of 过奖

• 奖 奖 jiǎng: prize
• 过 过 guò: to cross
• 过 过 guo: (experienced action marker)