B2 Expression 正式

لا تكن بخيلاً في مدح الناس

la takun bakhilan fi madh al-nas

Don't be stingy with praise.

意思

Encourage giving compliments and appreciating others; don't hold back positive feedback.

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文化背景

Generosity (Karam) is a pillar of Arab identity. Withholding praise is seen as a lack of 'Muru'a' (chivalry). The Prophet Muhammad said, 'The kind word is a charity.' This phrase is a secular extension of that religious duty. People in the Levant are known for 'Mujamala' (social pleasantries). Not praising someone's effort can be seen as a social snub. Poetry and 'Madih' (encomium) are still very popular. Praising a leader or a friend in verse is a common way to show respect.

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Be Specific

When you use this phrase, follow it up with a specific example of what to praise. It makes your advice more actionable.

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Avoid Flattery

Don't confuse being generous with being insincere. Arabs value 'Sadaq' (truthfulness) highly.

意思

Encourage giving compliments and appreciating others; don't hold back positive feedback.

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Be Specific

When you use this phrase, follow it up with a specific example of what to praise. It makes your advice more actionable.

⚠️

Avoid Flattery

Don't confuse being generous with being insincere. Arabs value 'Sadaq' (truthfulness) highly.

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The Power of 'Mashallah'

In many Arabic-speaking cultures, it's polite to say 'Mashallah' before or after a compliment to show it's sincere and not envious.

自我测试

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word.

لا تكن _______ في مدح الناس.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: بخيلاً

The word must be in the accusative case (Mansub) because it is the predicate of 'takun'.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase?

متى تقول: 'لا تكن بخيلاً في مدح الناس'؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: عندما يرفض شخص قول 'أحسنت' لزميله.

The phrase is used to encourage giving credit and praise to others.

Match the Arabic word to its English concept in this phrase.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

Direct translation of the components.

Complete the dialogue.

أحمد: 'لقد فاز خالد بالجائزة، لكنني لن أهنئه.' سارة: 'لماذا؟ _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: لا تكن بخيلاً في مدح الناس

Sarah is advising Ahmed to be generous with his praise for Khalid's achievement.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Stinginess vs. Generosity of Words

Bakhil (Stingy)
Silence Ignoring a job well done
Envy Feeling bad when others succeed
Karim (Generous)
Madh Praising others openly
Sadaqa Kind words as charity

练习题库

4 练习
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word. Fill Blank B1

لا تكن _______ في مدح الناس.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: بخيلاً

The word must be in the accusative case (Mansub) because it is the predicate of 'takun'.

Which situation is most appropriate for this phrase? Choose A2

متى تقول: 'لا تكن بخيلاً في مدح الناس'؟

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: عندما يرفض شخص قول 'أحسنت' لزميله.

The phrase is used to encourage giving credit and praise to others.

Match the Arabic word to its English concept in this phrase. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a-1, b-2, c-3, d-4

Direct translation of the components.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

أحمد: 'لقد فاز خالد بالجائزة، لكنني لن أهنئه.' سارة: 'لماذا؟ _______.'

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: لا تكن بخيلاً في مدح الناس

Sarah is advising Ahmed to be generous with his praise for Khalid's achievement.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

4 个问题

Not at all! It's a very common way to give friendly advice. It sounds wise rather than stiff.

Yes, you can say 'كن كريماً في مدحك' (Be generous in your praise), but the original phrase is more idiomatic because it highlights the 'stinginess' as a negative trait.

It can, but in this context, it means sincere appreciation and recognition of merit.

Because it's the Khabar (predicate) of the verb 'Kana' (to be), which must be in the accusative case.

相关表达

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الكلمة الطيبة صدقة

similar

A kind word is a charity.

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أعطِ كل ذي حق حقه

builds on

Give everyone their due right.

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من لا يشكر الناس لا يشكر الله

similar

He who does not thank people does not thank God.

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لا تمدح نفسك

contrast

Don't praise yourself.

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