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    Expressing admiration with 赞叹 (zàntàn)

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    Structure

    Subject + 赞叹

    Explanation

    赞叹 (zàntàn) means "to marvel at" or "to express admiration," conveying a deep sense of wonder or praise. It is often used when someone is impressed by something remarkable or extraordinary.

    Examples

    • 观众们对演员的精彩表演赞叹不已。

      Guānzhòngmen duì yǎnyuán de jīngcǎi biǎoyǎn zàntàn bùyǐ.

      The audience couldn't stop marveling at the actors' brilliant performance.

    • 她忍不住赞叹这座古城的建筑之美。

      Tā rěn bù zhù zàntàn zhè zuò gǔchéng de jiànzhù zhī měi.

      She couldn't help but marvel at the architectural beauty of this ancient city.

    • 游客们纷纷赞叹大自然的壮丽景色。

      Yóukèmen fēnfēn zàntàn dà zìrán de zhuànglì jǐngsè.

      The tourists all marveled at the magnificent scenery of nature.