bou1 zoeng2褒獎褒奖
Jyutpingbou1 zoeng2
Yalebōu jéung
Definition
To praise and reward.
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How it's used
Carries a formal and official tone, often implying a reward or public recognition for an achievement. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation between friends or family, where 讚賞 or 讚係更加自然. It is most commonly found in news reports, corporate announcements, or formal evaluations.
Examples
His performance was so good this time, the company should commend him.
Do you think what he did is worth commending?
Related words
Common phrases
worthy of commendation
Common mistake
Learners often use it in casual settings where 讚賞 is more appropriate. Using it to describe a simple compliment, like telling a friend their shirt looks nice, sounds overly stiff and unnatural.
Grammar color guide
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
