敬佩

jìng pèi

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

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to despise

看不起，蔑视

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to revere

侧重于仰慕、崇敬的感情，用于非常尊敬的人或事物

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to respect deeply

表示尊敬且看重，常用于对长辈或师长

to admire

强调由于对方有某种特长或能力而感到钦佩

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.

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

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我很敬佩他的勇气。

I greatly admire his courage.

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deserving

(bound form) respectful; to respect

to respect