慕
admire; yearn for; surname
Meanings
3 senses · 12 examplesverb
to admire; to look up to
neutralExpresses fondness and respect for someone's qualities, achievements or status.
Everyone admires his excellent grades.
Many young people look up to this famous scientist.
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He came to this century-old shop out of admiration for its reputation.
Her talent makes people endlessly admire her.
Many fans came to their idol's concert out of admiration for his reputation.
verb
to be attached to; to miss; to yearn for
neutralUsed to describe affectionate feelings of attachment or longing for someone or something.
All children deeply love and are attached to their mothers.
Living abroad, he often yearns for his family back in his hometown.
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She is filled with longing for her childhood life.
A wanderer far from home will always yearn for his native land.
The puppy is filled with affection and dependence on its owner.
noun
surname Mu
neutralUsed as a family name in Chinese culture.
Teacher Mu is our Chinese language teacher.
The famous writer Mu Xiang has the family name Mu.