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    Expressing 'to praise' with 称赞 (chēngzàn)

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    Structure

    受到 + 称赞

    Explanation

    称赞 (chēngzàn) means "to praise" or "to commend." It is used when someone receives positive recognition for their actions or qualities. It can function as both a verb and a noun, and often appears with 受到 (to receive) in the pattern 受到称赞.

    Examples

    • 老师称赞他的作文写得非常有创意。

      lǎoshī chēngzàn tā de zuòwén xiě de fēicháng yǒu chuàngyì.

      The teacher praised his essay for being very creative.

    • 她的表现受到了所有人的称赞。

      tā de biǎoxiàn shòudào le suǒyǒu rén de chēngzàn.

      Her performance received praise from everyone.

    • 大家都称赞他在关键时刻做出了正确的决定。

      dàjiā dōu chēngzàn tā zài guānjiàn shíkè zuòchū le zhèngquè de juédìng.

      Everyone praised him for making the right decision at the critical moment.

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