| 叹息 | tàn xī | to sigh; to gasp (in admiration) | |
| 感叹 | gǎn tàn | to sigh (with feeling); to lament | |
| 赞叹HSK 6 | zàn tàn | to sigh or gasp in admiration; high praise | |
| 惊叹 | jīng tàn | to exclaim in admiration; a gasp of surprise | |
| 长叹 | cháng tàn | long sigh; deep sigh |
| 1 | He sighed helplessly. | |
| 2 | Her acting skills left me amazed. | |
| 3 | We are amazed by her creativity. | |
| 4 | The picturesque towering peaks are awe-inspiring. | |
| 5 | Her fluent English is impressive. |