Definition
对得起 means 'to live up to' or 'to not let down' — it's about meeting the expectations of someone or something (e.g., a promise, a role). Unlike 不愧 (bù kuì), which describes being worthy of a title or reputation, 对得起 emphasizes fulfilling obligations. It's also different from 值得 (zhí dé), which judges whether something is worth the effort.
verb
to live up toto not let downto be worthy of
Examples
- 对得起。Tā yòng zìjǐ de shílì duì de qǐ le zhè cì jīhuì.He used his own ability to live up to this opportunity.
- 对得起。Zhè bù diànyǐng wánquán duì de qǐ guānzhòng de qīdài.This movie fully lived up to the audience's expectations.
- 对得起。Wǒmen yídìng yào duì de qǐ zìjǐ de chéngnuò.We must live up to our promises.
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