Definition
钦佩 (qīn pèi) means to admire deeply, with a formal tone — it is stronger and more respectful than the everyday 佩服 (pèi fú), which often refers to admiring someone's skill or ability. It is similar to 敬佩 (jìng pèi) but 钦佩 focuses more on heartfelt admiration for character or achievements, while 敬佩 leans toward respectful esteem. Use 钦佩 for profound admiration in writing or formal speech.
verb
to admire (deeply)to hold in high esteem
Examples
- 钦佩。Wǒ duì tā de nǔlì fēicháng qīn pèi.I greatly admire his hard work.
- 钦佩。Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā de chéngjiù lìng quán shìjiè qīn pèi.This scientist's achievements are admired worldwide.
- 钦佩。Dàjiā dōu qīn pèi tā miàn duì kùnnán shí de jiānqiáng.Everyone admires her strength when facing difficulties.
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