钦佩 qīnpèi to admire
to admire; to look up to; to respect somebody greatly
How to remember 钦佩: 钦 to respect + 佩 belt ornament = to admire.
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How it is used
- 'To admire and respect deeply, hold in high esteem' - 令人钦佩 (lìng rén qīnpèi) admirable; 我很钦佩他 (wǒ hěn qīnpèi tā) I greatly admire him.
- Sincere, respectful admiration of a person's character or achievement - stronger and more formal than 喜欢.
- Compare 佩服 (pèifú), a close synonym; 钦佩 is a touch more formal/elevated.