爱戴

ài dài

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to love and respect
2. love and respect

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 轻视 qīng shì 轻视 qīng shì contempt Despise or look down upon, opposite of love and respect.: contempt

Related words

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• 尊敬 zūn jìng 尊敬 zūn jìng to respect; to revere; to esteem Both convey respect, but 爱戴 adds affection.: to respect; to revere; to esteem
• 爱慕 ài mù 爱慕 ài mù to adore More romantic love, not necessarily respect.: to adore

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 爱 ài: to love; to be fond of; to like
• 戴 戴 dài: to put on or wear (glasses, hat, gloves etc)