啧啧称赞
Click one's tongue in admiration
Wörtlich: Click-click praise
Use it when someone’s talent or work is so good it makes you literally click your tongue.
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- Audible clicking sound used to show genuine, high-level admiration.
- Used when someone's skill or a thing's beauty is impressive.
- Common in both written stories and enthusiastic daily conversation.
- Implies the observer is so impressed they must make noise.
Bedeutung
This phrase describes the sound and action of clicking your tongue against your teeth while showering someone with praise. It's that 'tsk-tsk' sound we make when we are genuinely blown away by how good something is.
Wichtige Beispiele
3 von 6Eating at a famous restaurant
尝了这道招牌菜，客人们都啧啧称赞。
After tasting the signature dish, the guests all clicked their tongues in admiration.
Seeing a friend's new painting
看了你的画作，大家都不禁啧啧称赞。
Looking at your painting, everyone couldn't help but click their tongues in praise.
A CEO praising a team's results
老板对我们的年度报告啧啧称赞。
The boss was full of praise for our annual report.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The phrase captures a specific physical gesture common in East Asian social dynamics where audible feedback signifies respect. While clicking one's tongue can be rude in some Western contexts, here it represents a loss for words in the face of excellence. It has been a staple in Chinese literature for centuries to denote a crowd's collective awe.
The 'Sound' Factor
Remember that `啧啧` is an onomatopoeia. Even if you don't literally make the sound, using the word implies the praise is loud and clear.
Don't overdo it
Because it implies high-level admiration, using it for every little thing can make you sound insincere or like you're trying too hard.
In 15 Sekunden
- Audible clicking sound used to show genuine, high-level admiration.
- Used when someone's skill or a thing's beauty is impressive.
- Common in both written stories and enthusiastic daily conversation.
- Implies the observer is so impressed they must make noise.
What It Means
啧啧称赞 is all about visible, audible admiration. The first two characters 啧啧 (zé zé) mimic the sound of clicking your tongue. In Chinese culture, this isn't a sound of disapproval. It's the sound of being so impressed you're almost speechless. You use it when someone does something so well that you can't help but make a little noise of wonder.
How To Use It
You usually use this phrase to describe a reaction. It often follows a subject like 'everyone' or 'the guests.' For example, 'Everyone 啧啧称赞 the chef's skills.' It works best as a predicate or a result. It’s like saying someone is 'clucking with delight' over a masterpiece. You aren't just saying 'good job.' You are showing that the quality is top-tier.
When To Use It
Use this when the excellence is undeniable. Think of a friend showing off their new, perfectly decorated apartment. Or a colleague delivering a presentation that was actually interesting for once. It fits perfectly at art galleries, high-end restaurants, or when watching a talented street performer. It’s great for social media captions when you post a photo of a stunning sunset or a five-course meal.
When NOT To Use It
Don't use this for small, everyday favors. If someone passes you the salt, 啧啧称赞 is way too much drama. It’s also not for sarcastic praise. If you use it when someone messes up, you might come off as genuinely confused rather than witty. Avoid using it in very dry, technical reports where emotions are discouraged. It’s a 'heart-on-your-sleeve' kind of expression.
Cultural Background
In ancient Chinese literature, 啧啧 was often used to describe the chirping of birds. Over time, it shifted to describe the 'chirping' of a crowd of people talking in admiration. It reflects a communal culture. In China, when something is great, people don't just sit in silent appreciation. They vocalize it together. It’s a shared moment of 'wow.'
Common Variations
You might see 啧啧称奇 (zé zé chēng qí). This is used when something is strange or miraculous rather than just 'good.' If you see a magic trick, use 称奇. If you eat the best dumplings of your life, stick with 称赞. Both share that iconic tongue-click sound that signals your brain is officially impressed.
Nutzungshinweise
This is a versatile 'neutral' phrase. It's safe for writing and speaking. Just remember it's an 'active' kind of praise—it implies a visible reaction.
The 'Sound' Factor
Remember that `啧啧` is an onomatopoeia. Even if you don't literally make the sound, using the word implies the praise is loud and clear.
Don't overdo it
Because it implies high-level admiration, using it for every little thing can make you sound insincere or like you're trying too hard.
The Positive 'Tsk'
In many Western cultures, a 'tsk' sound is for scolding. In China, it's the opposite! It's the sound of your brain processing something awesome.
Beispiele
6尝了这道招牌菜，客人们都啧啧称赞。
After tasting the signature dish, the guests all clicked their tongues in admiration.
Focuses on the physical reaction to great food.
看了你的画作，大家都不禁啧啧称赞。
Looking at your painting, everyone couldn't help but click their tongues in praise.
Used to compliment artistic talent.
老板对我们的年度报告啧啧称赞。
The boss was full of praise for our annual report.
Shows high-level professional approval.
这张照片拍得太绝了，我朋友圈里的人都在啧啧称赞！
This photo is amazing; everyone on my Moments is raving about it!
Natural for social media contexts.
听完孩子的演奏，邻居们啧啧称赞，夸他是天才。
After the child's performance, the neighbors clicked their tongues, calling him a genius.
Emotional and supportive community context.
你这碗泡面摆盘这么讲究，真是让人啧啧称赞啊！
The way you plated these instant noodles is so fancy, it's truly worth clicking one's tongue over!
Playful use for something trivial made to look grand.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the best phrase to describe the crowd's reaction to a world-class acrobat.
杂技演员的高难度表演让观众们___。
High-difficulty performances typically elicit admiration (`啧啧称赞`) rather than laughter or disappointment.
Complete the sentence to show your friend is impressed by your cooking.
我做的红烧肉让他吃得___。
If the food is good, the reaction should be one of praise.
🎉 Ergebnis: /2
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Formality of '啧啧称赞'
Texting friends about a cool car.
太酷了，啧啧称赞！
Describing a scene in a blog or story.
游客们对美景啧啧称赞。
Used in news reports or speeches.
外宾对该项技术啧啧称赞。
When to use 啧啧称赞
Art Gallery
Admiring a masterpiece
Dinner Party
Praising the host's cooking
Office
Impressed by a flawless pitch
Social Media
Commenting on a travel vlog
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all! In a casual setting, making a light clicking sound while nodding shows you are genuinely impressed. Using the phrase 啧啧称赞 in speech is a polite way to describe that feeling.
Yes, it's very common to use it for public figures or strangers, like 大家对这位英雄啧啧称赞 (Everyone praised this hero).
It has historical roots, but it is very much alive today. You'll find it in modern novels, news articles, and even on social media like Weibo.
很好 is a simple evaluation. 啧啧称赞 describes the *reaction* and the *atmosphere* of people being impressed.
Yes, you can say 我不禁对他啧啧称赞 (I couldn't help but praise him). It shows you were moved by their skill.
It's slightly descriptive/literary, so it's better for the 'chatty' parts of a meeting rather than a formal contract. It shows warmth and enthusiasm.
Usually, it's about a person's skill, an object's beauty, or an achievement. You wouldn't use it for a natural phenomenon unless you're personifying nature.
It might sound a bit dramatic, but in a humorous way, it works! 这杯咖啡真是让人啧啧称赞 (This coffee is truly worth clicking one's tongue over).
The most common way is 对 [something/someone] 啧啧称赞. For example: 对他的厨艺啧啧称赞.
交口称赞 (jiāo kǒu chēng zàn) is more formal and implies everyone is saying the same good things, but it lacks the 'sound' element of 啧啧.
Verwandte Redewendungen
赞不绝口
Praise unceasingly / can't stop raving about it
啧啧称奇
Click one's tongue in wonder/surprise
交口称赞
Praise with one voice (widely acclaimed)
拍案叫绝
Slap the table and shout 'bravo!'
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