器重 (qì zhòng) — to think highly of, to regard as valuable (often a younger person or subordinate)
Definition
器重 (qì zhòng) means a senior figure 'thinks highly of' a junior or subordinate — used about people, not things. Stronger and more formal than 重视 or 看重, with the specific hierarchy of a superior valuing an inferior.
verb
to think highly ofto regard as valuable (often a younger person or subordinate)
Examples
- 器重。Gōng sī jīng lǐ fēi cháng qì zhòng xiǎo lǐ de gōng zuò néng lì.The company manager thinks very highly of Xiao Li's work ability.
- 器重。Lǎo shī hěn qì zhòng zhè ge rèn zhēn xué xí de xué shēng.The teacher highly values this student who studies diligently.
- 器重。Tā yīn wèi biǎo xiàn yōu xiù ér shòu dào shàng si qì zhòng.Because of his excellent performance, he was highly valued by his boss.
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