敬佩 jìngpèi to esteem
to esteem; to admire
How to remember 敬佩: 敬 to respect + 佩 belt ornament = to esteem.
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How it is used
- To admire and respect - 我很敬佩她 (wǒ hěn jìngpèi tā) I really admire her.
- Respect + admiration combined; warmer than plain 佩服 (pèifú, be impressed by ability) because 敬 adds reverence. Formal and sincere.