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敬佩

jìng pèi
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to esteem
  2. 2. to admire

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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鄙夷
bǐ yí

to despise

看不起，蔑视

Related words

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敬仰
jìng yǎng

to revere

侧重于仰慕、崇敬的感情，用于非常尊敬的人或事物

Synonyms

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敬重
jìng zhòng

to respect deeply

表示尊敬且看重，常用于对长辈或师长
佩服
pèi fú

to admire

强调由于对方有某种特长或能力而感到钦佩

Usage notes

Common mistakes

敬佩 is often misused as a noun, e.g., 对他有敬佩, but it should be a verb: 我很敬佩他. To express "have admiration," use 敬佩之情 or 敬佩感.

Formality

敬佩 is more formal than 佩服; it often implies deep respect for moral character or achievement.

Example Sentences

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我很 敬佩 他的勇气。
I greatly admire his courage.

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Words Containing 敬佩

值得敬佩
zhí de jìng pèi

deserving

Child Words of 敬佩

敬
jìng

(bound form) respectful; to respect

佩
pèi

to respect