拥戴 (yōng dài) — (formal) to support and hold in high esteem (a leader)
Definition
拥戴 (yōngdài) is a formal verb meaning to support and revere a leader — not casual backing like 支持, but loyal, esteem-laden endorsement, typically of a political or organizational leader.
verb
(formal) to support and hold in high esteem (a leader)
Examples
- 拥戴。Rén mín dōu zhēn xīn yōng dài zhè wèi lǐng xiù.The people truly support and hold this leader in high esteem.
- 拥戴。Tā zài gōng sī lǐ shēn shòu yuán gōng de yōng dài.He is deeply supported and esteemed by employees in the company.
- 拥戴。Xīn lǐng dǎo shàng rèn bù jiǔ jiù huò dé le qún zhòng de yōng dài.The new leader soon gained the support and esteem of the masses after taking office.
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