赞叹不已
zàn tàn bù yǐ
Endless admiration · trad. 讚嘆不已
Expresses continuous and profound admiration or praise for something or someone. It describes a situation where people are deeply impressed and cannot stop vocalizing their high regard.
What does 赞叹不已 (zàn tàn bù yǐ) mean?
赞叹不已 (zàn tàn bù yǐ) means "endless admiration" in English. Word for word, it breaks down as "praise and exclaim without stopping."
Character by character
- 赞 zàn praise
- 叹 tàn admire
- 不 bù not
- 已 yǐ stop
When to use it
Often used to describe a collective reaction to impressive achievements, beautiful artistry, or remarkable skills. It conveys a strong, sustained positive emotional response, suitable for both formal and informal contexts.
Example
看到他写了漂亮的毛笔字，大家赞叹不已。
Kàndào tā xiě le piàoliang de máobǐzì, dàjiā zàn tàn bù yǐ.
Everyone was full of praise upon seeing his beautifully written calligraphy.
Pro tip: The '不已' part of the idiom emphasizes that the admiration is continuous and sustained, not just a fleeting compliment.
Related idioms
一心一意 · Single-minded focus与众不同 · Being different from others争先恐后 · Vying to be first
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