Definition

1. Verb:
   • To admire profoundly / to hold in the highest esteem: To feel and express a deep, immense, and often awed respect for someone's abilities, character, or achievements. It implies a level of admiration that is overwhelming and filled with reverence.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Tài năng của ông ấy khiến mọi người bội phục. (His talent makes everyone admire him profoundly.)
  • Chúng tôi hoàn toàn bội phục trước sự dũng cảm của các chiến sĩ. (We are completely filled with admiration for the soldiers' bravery.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "bội phục" carries a formal and literary tone. It is often used in written Vietnamese, formal speeches, or to express a very strong, sincere sentiment. It is less common in casual, everyday conversation.

Variants and Related Words

• Khâm phục (v): to admire, to esteem. This is a more common and contemporary synonym for "bội phục."
  • Cô ấy rất khâm phục giáo viên của mình. (She greatly admires her teacher.)

Synonyms

• To revere: To feel deep respect or admiration mixed with awe.
• To venerate: To regard with great respect, often in a religious or profound context.
• To hold in awe: To be filled with a feeling of reverential respect mixed with fear or wonder.

Related Idioms

• Năm lần bảy lượt bày tỏ lòng bội phục: To express profound admiration repeatedly and earnestly.
  • Các phóng viên năm lần bảy lượt bày tỏ lòng bội phục trước thành tích của vận động viên. (The reporters repeatedly expressed their profound admiration for the athlete's achievement.)