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    Expressing "to be worthy of" with 不愧 (bùkuì)

    HSK 5
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    Structure

    Subject + 不愧是 + Noun/Title

    Explanation

    不愧 means "to be worthy of" or "to truly deserve the title of," used to praise someone who lives up to a reputation or standard. It expresses admiration and acknowledgment that someone's qualities match expectations. It is often followed by 是 and a noun describing the role or title.

    Examples

    • 他不愧是专业厨师，做的菜真好吃。

      tā bùkuì shì zhuānyè chúshī, zuò de cài zhēn hǎochī.

      He truly deserves to be called a professional chef; his dishes are really delicious.

    • 她不愧是冠军，表现太出色了。

      tā bùkuì shì guànjūn, biǎoxiàn tài chūsè le.

      She truly deserves to be the champion; her performance was outstanding.

    • 这座城市不愧是美食之都，到处都是好餐厅。

      zhè zuò chéngshì bùkuì shì měishí zhī dū, dàochù dōu shì hǎo cāntīng.

      This city truly deserves its reputation as a food capital; there are great restaurants everywhere.