commendatory meaning; positive connotation
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1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
commendatory meaning; favorable connotation; positive sense
In linguistics, describes words or expressions that convey praise, approval, or positive qualities. Often contrasted with 贬义 (derogatory meaning). The example 褒义词 refers to words with positive connotations such as 聪明 (smart) or 勇敢 (brave).
Zhè这
shì是
yī一
gè个
bāo褒
yì义
cí词
。
This is a word with a commendatory meaning.
Zhè这
gè个
cí词
zài在
jù句
zi子
lǐ里
dài带
yǒu有
bāo褒
yì义
。
This word carries a commendatory meaning in the sentence.
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Qǐng请
qū区
fēn分
bāo褒
yì义
hé和
biǎn贬
yì义
。
Please distinguish between commendatory and derogatory meanings.
Zhè这
lǐ里
"
cōng聪
ming明
"
yòng用
zuò作
bāo褒
yì义
。
Here "smart" is used in a commendatory sense.