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爱戴

ài dài
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

  1. 1. to love and respect
  2. 2. love and respect

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item
轻视
qīng shì

contempt

Despise or look down upon, opposite of love and respect.

Related words

2 items
尊敬
zūn jìng

to respect; to revere; to esteem

Both convey respect, but 爱戴 adds affection.
爱慕
ài mù

to adore

More romantic love, not necessarily respect.

Usage notes

Common mistakes

Don't use 爱戴 for romantic love; it implies esteem mixed with affection.

Formality

爱戴 is formal and often used toward leaders, teachers, or revered figures.

Example Sentences

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学生们都很 爱戴 这位老师。
The students all love and respect this teacher.

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Child Words of 爱戴

爱
ài

to love; to be fond of; to like

戴
dài

to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc)