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欣赏
xīnshǎng
Description
我们看到美丽的东西或者好的作品时，会用"欣赏"这个词。
We use the word "欣赏" when we see something beautiful or a good work.
它的意思是喜欢地看、听，也可以表示看重一个人。
It means to look or listen with pleasure, and can also mean to value a person.
Meanings
欣赏xīnshǎng
to enjoy or appreciate (art, scenery, music)
我很喜欢欣赏音乐。
I really enjoy appreciating music.
欣赏xīnshǎng
to admire or think highly of someone
老板很欣赏他的能力。
The boss admires his ability.
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Notes
- Etymology
欣 means "joyful" and 赏 means "appreciate/reward", together "to enjoy with pleasure".
- Nuance
use for appreciating art/scenery or admiring a person's qualities, more refined than 喜欢.
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