àidài

爱戴

Word · VerbTraditional愛戴

love and respect; adore and support

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to love, respect, and support (a superior or leader)

formal

Used to describe the deep respect, affection, and loyalty that people (especially subordinates, citizens, or followers) feel for a leader, elder, or respected figure. It implies a positive, warm sentiment beyond simple obedience.

Zhè这
wèi位
dé德
gāo高
wàng望
zhòng重
de的
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
shēn深
shòu受
xué学
sheng生
men们
de的
ài爱
dài戴
 。

This venerable old professor is deeply loved and respected by his students.

Rén人
mín民
zhēn真
xīn心
ài爱
dài戴
zhè这
wèi位
wèi为
mín民
zhuó着
xiǎng想
de的
lǐng领
xiù袖
 。

The people sincerely love and support this leader who cares for the people.

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Tā他
zài在
rèn任
qī期
jiān间
guǎng广
shòu受
ài爱
dài戴
 。

He was widely adored and supported during his tenure.

Zhè这
wèi位
míng明
xīng星
de的
qīn亲
hé和
lì力
ràng让
tā她
yíng赢
dé得
le了
zhòng众
duō多
fěn粉
sī丝
de的
ài爱
dài戴
 。

The star's approachability has won her the adoration of many fans.