Definition

1. Verb:
   • To admire and respect: To hold someone in high esteem due to their qualities, achievements, or character, combining feelings of deep respect and warm affection.
   • To revere: To feel profound respect and admiration, often mixed with a sense of devotion, for a person.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi người đều kính mộ vị giáo sư ấy vì kiến thức uyên bác và đức độ. (Everyone admires and respects that professor for his profound knowledge and moral character.)
  • Anh ấy kính mộ cha mẹ mình. (He reveres his parents.)
  • Chúng tôi kính mộ những hy sinh của thế hệ đi trước. (We admire and respect the sacrifices of the previous generation.)

Advanced Usage

• The term "kính mộ" often implies a lasting, heartfelt sentiment directed towards a specific person, such as a mentor, leader, or family elder. It is more profound than simple liking ("thích") or ordinary respect ("tôn trọng").

Variants and Related Words

• Kính trọng (v): To respect, to hold in high regard (emphasizes respect more than affection).

  • Học sinh kính trọng thầy giáo. (The students respect their teacher.)

• Ngưỡng mộ (v): To admire, to look up to (can be used for a wider range of subjects, including skills, talent, or fame, and may not always include the deep respect inherent in "kính mộ").

  • Cô ấy ngưỡng mộ một ca sĩ nổi tiếng. (She admires a famous singer.)

Synonyms

• Revere: To feel deep respect and admiration.
• Esteem: To regard with respect and admiration.
• Admire: To regard with warm approval and respect.

Related Idioms

• Lòng kính mộ: A feeling of admiration and respect.
  • Lòng kính mộ của dân chúng dành cho vị lãnh tụ là rất lớn. (The people's admiration and respect for the leader is immense.)