Word: 恭维 (gōngwei) Traditional: 恭維 恭维 dictionary entry gōngwei to compliment Full dictionary entry for 恭维 Example sentences using 恭维 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 她笑着说:这是在恭维我吗? Tā xiàozhe shuō: zhè shì zài gōngwei wǒ ma? She smiled and said, "Are you complimenting me?" 客人一直恭维我妈妈做的菜。 Kèrén yìzhí gōngwei wǒ māma zuò de cài. The guest kept praising the dishes my mom made.