Definition
佩 is a verb with two main meanings: to wear an accessory at the waist or on one's person (often a jade pendant in classical contexts), and to admire someone's ability or character. The 'admire' sense is more commonly expressed with the two-character compound 佩服 in everyday speech.
v.
to wear (at the waist or on one's person; as a pendant)to admireto respect
Examples
- 佩。Tā xiōng qián pèi le yì méi xiōngzhēn.She wore a brooch on her chest.
- 。Wǒ hěn pèi fú tā de cáihuá.I admire his talent.
- 。Gǔrén cháng zài yāojiān pèi dài bǎo jiàn.Ancient people often wore a sword at the waist.
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