be in favor; receive special favor
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to show favor to; to single out for special favor (by a superior)
formalTypically describes an emperor, king, leader, or superior bestowing special affection, attention, or privilege upon a subordinate, such as a courtier, concubine, or official. It often implies favoritism and carries a formal or historical nuance.
Zhè这
wèi位
dà大
chén臣
shēn深
dé得
huáng皇
dì帝
chǒng宠
xìng幸
。
This minister is highly favored by the emperor.
Zài在
gǔ古
dài代
gōng宫
tíng廷
，
bèi被
jūn君
wáng王
chǒng宠
xìng幸
shì是
jí极
dà大
de的
róng荣
yào耀
。
In ancient courts, being favored by the sovereign was a great honor.
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Tā他
píng凭
jiè借
cái才
huá华
huò获
dé得
le了
lǎo老
bǎn板
de的
chǒng宠
xìng幸
。
He gained the boss's favor with his talent.
Chǒng宠
xìng幸
guò过
dù度
wǎng往
wǎng往
huì会
zhāo招
zhì致
qí其
tā他
rén人
de的
jí嫉
dù妒
。
Excessive favoritism often provokes jealousy from others.