器重 qìzhòng to regard something as valuable
to regard something as valuable; to think highly of (a younger person, a subordinate etc)
How to remember 器重: 器 device + 重 heavy = to regard something as valuable.
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- To think highly of and rely on (a junior/subordinate) - 受到领导器重 (shòudào lǐngdǎo qìzhòng) be valued by the boss.
- Specifically the esteem a superior holds for a promising junior; directional (downward). Written-leaning, formal.