mến chuộng
Definition
- Verb:
- To cherish, to hold in high esteem: To regard someone or something with great affection, respect, and fondness. It implies a warm, appreciative, and enduring positive regard.
- To favor, to be fond of: To have a special liking or preference for someone or something.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Khán giả rất mến chuộng ca sĩ này. (The audience greatly cherishes this singer.)
- Ông ấy mến chuộng những bộ trang phục truyền thống. (He is very fond of traditional costumes.)
- Tác phẩm đó được công chúng mến chuộng. (That work is highly esteemed by the public.)
Advanced Usage
- The verb often describes a collective or public sentiment of affection and high regard towards a public figure, artist, or cultural product.
- It can be used in formal or literary contexts to express deep appreciation.
Variants and Related Words
Yêu mến (v): to love and cherish; often implies a slightly stronger emotional attachment.
- Người dân yêu mến vị lãnh tụ của mình. (The people love and cherish their leader.)
Quý mến (v): to hold dear, to have affectionate respect.
- Cô ấy được mọi người quý mến vì lòng tốt. (She is held dear by everyone for her kindness.)
Synonyms
- Cherish: To protect and care for lovingly; to hold dear.
- Esteem: To regard with respect and admiration.
- Admire: To regard with warm approval and respect.
- Favor: To prefer or approve of.
Related Idioms
- Được lòng mến chuộng: To be in favor, to be popular and well-liked.
- Chính sách mới được lòng mến chuộng của dân chúng. (The new policy is favored by the people.)