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恭维
gōngwéi
Description
“恭维”的意思是说好听的话，去讨别人高兴。
"恭维" means to say nice things to please others.
这种话有时候是真心的，有时候只是为了让别人开心。
Sometimes such words are sincere, sometimes just to make others happy.
Meanings
恭维gōngwéi
to flatter; to compliment (to please someone)
他很会恭维老板。
He is very good at flattering the boss.
恭维gōngwéi
flattery; complimentary words
这只是客气的恭维。
This is just polite flattery.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
often implies insincere or excessive praise, unlike the neutral 赞美 (genuine praise).
- Etymology
恭 (respectful) + 维 (to maintain), literally maintaining a respectful, pleasing tone.
In videos
“恭维啊”
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