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TOPIK 2noun

칭찬

chingchan

칭찬이 · 칭찬을

praise, compliment

Example

선생님께 칭찬을 들어서 기분이 좋아요.

I feel good because my teacher praised me.

Word parts

칭 praise찬 praise

Two 'praise' syllables doubled for emphasis.

Good to know

'To be praised' is 칭찬을 듣다 or 칭찬을 받다, literally 'hear' or 'receive' praise.