verb HSK 6
Traditional 傾慕
to admire · to adore · to have a crush on
Meaning
倾慕 describes a deep feeling of admiration and affection toward someone, often with romantic undertones. The word conveys wholehearted devotion and looking up to someone with great respect and fondness. It's more literary and emotionally intense than simple liking.
Usage
倾慕 is relatively formal and literary, commonly found in novels, poetry, and written narratives. It's less common in everyday casual speech where people might use 喜欢 or 暗恋 instead. When used, it often describes admiration from afar or a strong, respectful romantic attraction.
Examples
- 01她对那位才华横溢的作家倾慕已久。.She has long admired that exceptionally talented writer.
- 02他暗中倾慕着班上最优秀的女生。.He secretly admires the most outstanding girl in his class.
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Common collocations
- 倾慕已久to have admired for a long time
- 深深倾慕to deeply admire
- 暗中倾慕to secretly admire
Antonyms
Origin
倾 originally meant to lean or pour, suggesting giving everything one has. 慕 means to admire or long for. Together they express pouring out one's heart in admiration.