to desire out of admiration; to long for
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to desire something out of admiration; to long for
formalOften used for abstract, prestigious, or noble things like honors, achievements, or virtues. It has a formal, somewhat literary tone.
Zhè这
shì是
tā他
mù慕
qiú求
yǐ已
jiǔ久
de的
róng荣
yù誉
。
This is the honor he has long desired out of admiration.
Xǔ许
duō多
xué学
zhě者
mù慕
qiú求
nà那
fèn份
chóng崇
gāo高
de的
xué学
shù术
jiǎng奖
xiàng项
。
Many scholars long for that prestigious academic award.
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Tā她
bìng并
bù不
mù慕
qiú求
cái财
fù富
，
zhǐ只
xī希
wàng望
huò获
dé得
nèi内
xīn心
de的
píng平
jìng静
。
She does not desire wealth; she only hopes to attain inner peace.