赏识

shǎngshí

HSK 7

Character Breakdown

Understanding 赏识

The verb 赏识 means to recognize and appreciate someone's value, talent, or ability. It is often used in contexts where a person or organization acknowledges another's qualities positively and gives them respect or opportunities accordingly.

Usage and Nuance

赏识 carries a tone of genuine recognition and respect, often implying that the appreciation is based on real merit rather than superficial reasons. It is commonly used in professional, educational, or social settings where talents or efforts are acknowledged.

Common Collocations

  • 赏识才华 (appreciate talent): Used when recognizing someone's skills or creativity.
  • 赏识员工 (value employees): Often used in workplace contexts.
  • 真正赏识 (truly appreciate): Emphasizes sincere recognition.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 赏识 with simple praise (表扬) or reward (奖励). 赏识 focuses more on recognizing intrinsic value or ability rather than just giving compliments or material rewards.

Example Sentences

老师很赏识他的才华,经常让他参加重要的项目。

Lǎoshī hěn shǎngshí tā de cáihuá, jīngcháng ràng tā cānjiā zhòngyào de

The teacher highly appreciates his talent and often lets him participate in

公司赏识那些有创新能力的员工,给予更多发展机会。

Gōngsī shǎngshí nàxiē yǒu chuàngxīn nénglì de yuángōng, jǐyǔ gèng duō

The company values employees with innovative abilities and gives them more

他不喜欢别人只看表面,而是希望被真正赏识。

Tā bù xǐhuān biérén zhǐ kàn biǎomiàn, ér shì xīwàng bèi zhēnzhèng shǎngshí.

He doesn't like others to only look at the surface; he hopes to be truly