看得起 (kàn de qǐ) — to think highly of, to show respect for
Definition
A colloquial verb meaning 'to think highly of' (someone) — usually in contrast with 看不上. Weaker than 看重 ('to value' in general) and 器重 (a superior regarding a subordinate as promising).
verb
to think highly ofto show respect for
Examples
- ，看得起。Nǐ zhè yàng zuò, bié rén huì kàn de qǐ nǐ.If you do this, others will think highly of you.
- ，看得起。Tā shì yí gè hěn yǒu néng lì de rén, dà jiā dōu kàn de qǐ tā.He is a very capable person; everyone respects him.
- ，看得起？Rú guǒ zì jǐ bù nǔ lì, bié rén zěn me huì kàn de qǐ nǐ ne?If you don't work hard yourself, how can others think highly of you?
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