Definition

1. Verb:
   • To hold in affection and esteem; to have a fond regard for: This is the core meaning of "quý mến." It expresses a warm, respectful, and appreciative feeling towards someone, combining fondness with high regard. It is stronger and more personal than simple liking ("thích") and implies a degree of respect and value.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi người đều quý mến cô giáo ấy. (Everyone holds that teacher in affection and esteem.)
  • Ông ấy được quý mến vì sự chân thành và tốt bụng. (He is loved and esteemed for his sincerity and kindness.)
  • Tôi rất quý mến người bạn này. (I have a great fond regard for this friend.)

Advanced Usage

• "được quý mến": to be held in affection and esteem; to be well-liked and respected.
  • Vị lãnh đạo ấy rất được quý mến. (That leader is very much loved and esteemed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Quý (adj/v): precious, valuable; to value highly. It focuses more on the "esteem" or "value" aspect.

  • Cô ấy là một nhân viên rất được quý trọng. (She is a highly valued employee.)

• Mến (v): to be fond of, to like. It focuses more on the "affection" or "fondness" aspect and is slightly less formal.

  • Tôi mến tính cách thẳng thắn của anh ấy. (I am fond of his straightforward character.)

Synonyms

• Esteem: to regard highly or favorably.
• Cherish: to hold or treat as dear; feel love for.
• Hold dear: to care for deeply.
• Regard warmly: to have warm, positive feelings towards.

Related Idioms

• Quý mến như vàng: to cherish someone/something like gold. This idiom emphasizes the high value and preciousness of the feeling.
  • Bà nội quý mến chiếc lược cũ như vàng. (The grandmother cherished the old comb like gold.)

1. Love and esteem
   • Quý mến các chiến sĩ
     To love and esteem our combatants