zaan3 taan3讚歎赞叹
Jyutpingzaan3 taan3
Yalejaan taan
Definition
To praise highly with a sense of wonder, admiration, or pleasant surprise.
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How it's used
Expresses a mix of genuine admiration and surprise, often used when encountering something visually stunning or technically impressive. It carries a slightly more formal or literary weight than simply saying 好勁 or 讚賞. It is commonly used to describe a reaction to art, scenery, or a highly skilled performance.
Examples
Seeing how beautiful the sea was, he couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
When you see this performance, will you be amazed and full of praise?
Related words
Common phrases
to be full of admiration and unable to stop praising
Common mistake
Avoid using this to mean simple praise or giving a compliment to someone for a minor task. It implies a sense of awe or being deeply impressed, so it sounds unnatural if used for everyday, mundane situations.
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Grammar guides
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