respect and admire; hold in high esteem
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to respect and admire; to hold in high esteem
formalUsed in formal or literary contexts to express deep respect for someone's character, abilities, or achievements. Often appears in written language or formal speech.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhèng正
zhí直
，
ràng让
rén人
jìng敬
fú服
。
He is upright in his conduct, commanding respect from others.
Rén人
men们
dōu都
jìng敬
fú服
xiān先
sheng生
de的
rén人
pǐn品
cái才
xué学
。
People all admire the gentleman's moral character and talent.
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Tā他
de的
gāo高
shàng尚
pǐn品
gé格
lìng令
rén人
jìng敬
fú服
。
His noble character is truly admirable.
Wǒ我
duì对
zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
kē科
xué学
jiā家
shēn深
wéi为
jìng敬
fú服
。
I deeply admire this elderly scientist.