Meaning
钦佩 expresses deep admiration and respect for someone's character, achievements, or qualities. It conveys a sense of looking up to someone with genuine reverence, often used for people who have accomplished something remarkable or demonstrated admirable moral character.
Usage
This is a relatively formal word used in written language and polite speech. It's stronger than simple liking or appreciation, indicating profound respect. Commonly used with 对 (duì) to introduce the person being admired, or with 令人 (lìng rén) meaning 'causing people to admire.'
Examples
- 01我十分钦佩她的勇气和毅力。.I deeply admire her courage and perseverance.
- 02他的奉献精神令人钦佩。.His spirit of dedication is admirable.
Characters
Common collocations
- 对...钦佩...to admire (someone)
- 令人钦佩admirable, worthy of admiration
- 十分钦佩to deeply admire
- 钦佩不已to admire endlessly
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters carry connotations of respect and admiration. 钦 originally referred to respectful reverence toward superiors or elders, while 佩 relates to wearing something with pride or admiring someone's virtue.