esteemed friend; respected friend
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesnoun
a friend whom one respects and stands in awe of; esteemed friend
literaryA formal, literary term often used to describe a friend whose character and integrity command deep respect, sometimes with a sense of moral authority that inspires both admiration and a healthy fear of disappointing them. Frequently appears in the set phrase 严师畏友 (strict teacher and respected friend).
Tā他
shì是
wǒ我
de的
wèi畏
yǒu友
，
wǒ我
xiàng向
lái来
bù不
gǎn敢
zài在
tā他
miàn面
qián前
zào造
cì次
。
He is a friend I deeply respect, and I have never dared to behave frivolously in his presence.
Yán严
shī师
wèi畏
yǒu友
，
shì是
rén人
shēng生
zuì最
bǎo宝
guì贵
de的
cái财
fù富
。
Strict teachers and respected friends are the most precious treasures in life.
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Wǒ我
shì视
tā他
wéi为
wèi畏
yǒu友
，
měi每
dāng当
xiǎng想
xiè懈
dài怠
shí时
，
jiù就
huì会
xiǎng想
qǐ起
tā他
de的
biān鞭
cè策
。
I regard him as a friend I respect; whenever I feel like slacking off, I think of his encouragement.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
péng朋
yǒu友
kě可
guì贵
，
wèi畏
yǒu友
yóu尤
nán难
dé得
。
True friends are precious, but a respected friend whom one holds in awe is especially rare.