Definition
叹为观止 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to acclaim something as the ultimate perfection' — literally 'sigh in admiration and consider it the peak'. You use it to express that something is so impressive or exquisite that it leaves you speechless with admiration. It's typically used after witnessing a performance, artwork, natural scenery, or any remarkable achievement. The object of admiration is usually placed before the idiom in a 令人叹为观止 or 让人叹为观止 structure.
f.e.
to acclaim something as the acme of perfectionto be awestruck by something's excellence
Examples
- ，叹为观止。Zhè chǎng biǎoyǎn jīngcǎi juélún, lìng rén tàn wéi guān zhǐ.This performance was extraordinarily brilliant, leaving people in awe.
- ，叹为观止。Gùgōng de jiànzhù zhī měi, ràng měi yí wèi yóukè dōu tàn wéi guān zhǐ.The beauty of the Forbidden City's architecture makes every visitor acclaim it as the acme of perfection.
- ，叹为观止。Tā de shūfǎ zuòpǐn bǐlì xióngjiàn, guānzhě wúbù tàn wéi guān zhǐ.His calligraphy works have vigorous strokes, and every viewer is awestruck.
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