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恭维

HSK 7-9

gōngwéi

to flatter; compliments (often a bit 'sycophantic')

Alternative translations

  • complimenter
  • flatterie

Explanation

to speak highly of; compliment; praise

Examples

他总是恭维我。

tā zǒng shì gōngwéi wǒ。

He always flatters me.

她喜欢恭维同事以获得好感。

tā xǐhuān gōngwéi tóngshè yǐ huòdé hǎogǎn。

She likes to flatter her colleagues to win their favor.