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难能可贵

Word · Idiomatic expressionTraditional難能可貴

rare and commendable; highly praiseworthy

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

idiomatic expression

rare and commendable; praiseworthy for achieving the difficult

formal

Used to praise actions, achievements, or qualities that are not normally possible or easy to attain, highlighting their exceptional value. Often used in formal or written contexts.

Zài在
zhè这
me么
duǎn短
de的
shí时
jiān间
nèi内
zhǎng掌
wò握
yī一
mén门
wài外
yǔ语
 ,
zhēn真
shì是
nán难
néng能
kě可
guì贵
 。

Mastering a foreign language in such a short time is truly rare and commendable.

Tā他
shēn身
chǔ处
kùn困
jìng境
què却
shǐ始
zhōng终
bǎo保
chí持
lè乐
guān观
 ,
zhè这
zhǒng种
jīng精
shén神
nán难
néng能
kě可
guì贵
 。

Remaining optimistic despite being in a difficult situation is a truly praiseworthy spirit.

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Zài在
dāng当
jīn今
shè社
huì会
 ,
zhè这
zhǒng种
chéng诚
shí实
shǒu守
xìn信
de的
pǐn品
zhì质
yóu尤
wéi为
nán难
néng能
kě可
guì贵
 。

In today's society, this quality of honesty and trustworthiness is especially rare and valuable.

Tā他
néng能
yǒng勇
gǎn敢
de地
chéng承
rèn认
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cuò错
wù误
 ,
zhè这
zhǒng种
yǒng勇
qì气
nán难
néng能
kě可
guì贵
 。

It is highly praiseworthy that he can bravely admit his mistakes.