Definition

1. Verb:
   • To deeply respect and cherish: To hold someone in very high esteem and affectionate regard, combining feelings of reverence with fondness and high valuation.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Nhân dân kính chuộng vị lãnh tụ vĩ đại. (The people deeply respect and cherish the great leader.)
  • Cô ấy được cả trường kính chuộng vì lòng nhân hậu và trí tuệ. (She is deeply respected and cherished by the whole school for her kindness and wisdom.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is formal and carries a strong, sincere emotional weight. It is often used to describe feelings toward figures of high moral authority, profound talent, or significant contribution, rather than in casual relationships.

Variants and Related Words

• Kính trọng (v): to respect, to revere (emphasizes reverence more than affection).
• Quý trọng (v): to treasure, to value highly (emphasizes affection and high valuation).
• Mến chuộng (v): to be fond of and favor (emphasizes affectionate preference).

Synonyms

• To revere and admire: To feel deep respect and warm approval.
• To hold in high esteem and affection: To regard someone with great respect and fondness.

Related Idioms

• : A principle of respecting those above and yielding to those below. While not containing "kính chuộng," it shares the core value of deep respect within hierarchical or communal relationships.