adore and believe in; revere and admire
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to revere and admire; to hold in high esteem and worship
formalCombines deep respect with a sense of admiration or faith. Often used for abstract ideals, great figures, or revered principles. More formal than simple admiration.
Tā他
yī一
shēng生
chóng崇
yǎng仰
zhēn真
lǐ理
，
bú不
wèi畏
qiáng强
quán权
。
He revered truth his whole life and did not fear authority.
Zhè这
wèi位
kē科
xué学
jiā家
shòu受
dào到
wú无
shù数
hòu后
bèi辈
de的
chóng崇
yǎng仰
。
This scientist is revered and admired by countless younger generations.
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Tā他
duì对
dǎo导
shī师
de的
pǐn品
dé德
hé和
xué学
wèn问
chóng崇
yǎng仰
bèi备
zhì至
。
He holds his mentor's moral character and scholarship in the highest esteem.
Rén人
men们
chóng崇
yǎng仰
tā他
wèi为
mín民
zú族
dú独
lì立
zuò作
chū出
de的
xī牺
shēng牲
。
People revere him for the sacrifices he made for national independence.