kính chuộng
Definition
- 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.