value highly; think highly of; regard as important
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to value highly; to think highly of; to regard as important
Often used to express respect for someone's qualities or the importance placed on something like knowledge, ability, or character. Carries a positive connotation.
Gōnɡ公
sī司
hěn很
kàn看
zhònɡ重
yuán员
ɡōnɡ工
de的
chuànɡ创
xīn新
nénɡ能
lì力
。
The company places great importance on employees' innovative ability.
Tā他
yì一
zhí直
hěn很
kàn看
zhònɡ重
zhè这
fèn份
yǒu友
yì谊
。
He has always valued this friendship highly.
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Tā她
wéi为
rén人
zhènɡ正
zhí直
，
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
hěn很
kàn看
zhònɡ重
tā她
。
She is an upright person, and everyone thinks highly of her.
Wǒ我
men们
kàn看
zhònɡ重
zhī知
shi识
，
ɡènɡ更
kàn看
zhònɡ重
pǐn品
dé德
。
We value knowledge, and we value moral character even more.