zaan3 bat1 zyut6 hau2讚不絕口赞不绝口
Jyutpingzaan3 bat1 zyut6 hau2
Yalejaan bāt jyuht háu
Definition
To praise or speak very highly of someone or something without stopping.
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How it's used
Despite being a four character idiom, this phrase is frequently used in casual speech to describe genuine enthusiasm for food, services, or someone's performance. It carries a sense of being unable to stop talking about how good something is, rather than just giving a single compliment. It is often paired with particles like 呀 or 㗎 to soften the tone in conversation.
Examples
He speaks highly of this restaurant and says the food is excellent.
Have you tried this cake yet? It really makes people shower it with praise.
Related words
Common phrases
to make people shower something with praise
Common mistake
Learners sometimes mistakenly use this for people, but it is almost exclusively used for things, food, or experiences. When praising a person's character or personality, other expressions like 讚賞 or 誇獎 are more natural.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
