How common it is
表扬 appears often in everyday Chinese, so it is worth practicing early and reviewing often.
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Pronunciation focus
Say biǎo yáng slowly first, then repeat it in a short phrase. Listen for the tone shape.
Usage note
表扬用于称赞或鼓励别人。例如，你可以表扬一个孩子完成了作业。
biǎo yáng yòng zàn chēng huò gǔn lì bā rén。例 如，你 kě yǐ biǎo yáng yīgè háizi wánchéng le zuòyè。
Praise is used to commend or encourage someone. For example, you can praise a child for completing their homework.
Context note
表扬常出现在日常生活中，比如在家庭、学校或工作中。
biǎo yáng cháng chū xiàn rì kāi shēn zhōng ，bǐ 如 在 jiā tíng 、 xué 校 或 zuò gōng 作 中 。
Praise is commonly found in daily life, such as at home, school, or work.
5 examples
表扬他很聪明。
biǎo yáng tā hěn cōng ming。
Praise him for being very smart.
老师表扬了优秀的学生。
lǎo shī biǎo yáng le yōu xiù de xué shēng。
The teacher praised the excellent students.
妈妈表扬我打扫了房间。
mā ma biǎo yáng wǒ dǎ sǎo le fáng jiān。
Mom praised me for cleaning the room.
老板表扬员工的努力工作。
lǎo bǎn biǎo yáng yuán gōng de nǔ lì gōng zuò。
The boss praised the employees' hard work.
老师表扬孩子们按时完成作业。
lǎo shī biǎo yáng hái zi men àn shí wán chéng zuò yè。
The teacher praised the children for completing their homework on time.
5 mini stories
爸爸表扬了小明，因为他帮助妈妈洗碗。
bà ba biǎo yáng le xiǎo míng， yīn wèi tā bāng zhù mā ma xǐ wǎn。
Dad praised Xiao Ming because he helped Mom wash the dishes.
老师表扬了认真听讲的学生。
lǎo shī biǎo yáng le rèn zhēn tīng jiǎng de xué shēng。
The teacher praised the students who listened attentively.
妈妈表扬了小红，因为她整理了自己的书包。
mā ma biǎo yáng le xiǎo hóng， yīn wèi tā zhěng lǐ le zì jǐ de shū bāo。
Mom praised Xiao Hong because she organized her backpack.
老板表扬了完成任务的员工。
lǎo bǎn biǎo yáng le wán chéng rèn wu de yuán gōng。
The boss praised the employees who completed their tasks.
老师表扬了积极回答问题的学生。
lǎo shī biǎo yáng le jī jí huí dá wèn tí de xué shēng。
The teacher praised the students who actively answered questions.