quý mến:

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To hold in affectionate esteem: To feel and show a combination of fondness, warmth, and high regard for someone, often due to their admirable qualities or character.
   • To cherish: To value someone deeply with feelings of tenderness and respect.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Mọi người đều quý mến cô ấy vì lòng tốt và sự chân thành. (Everyone holds her in affectionate esteem for her kindness and sincerity.)
  • Giáo viên ấy được học sinh quý mến. (That teacher is cherished by her students.)
  • Chúng tôi quý mến ông ấy như một người cha. (We cherish him like a father.)

Advanced Usage

• This term is often used in formal or sincere contexts to describe feelings towards mentors, elders, respected colleagues, or individuals of good character. It implies a deeper, more respectful sentiment than casual liking.

Variants and Related Words

• Quý (adj/verb): To value highly, to treasure. Often used for objects or abstract concepts.

  • Tôi rất quý tình bạn này. (I highly value this friendship.)

• Mến (verb): To be fond of, to like. A warmer, more affectionate term, but with slightly less emphasis on respect.

  • Trẻ con rất mến cô giáo mới. (The children are very fond of the new teacher.)

Synonyms

• Esteem: To regard with respect and admiration.
• Cherish: To protect and care for lovingly; to hold dear.
• Admire: To regard with warm approval and respect.

Related Idioms

• Quý trọng: To value and respect highly. This phrase often emphasizes the "respect" component more strongly and can be used for both people and abstract ideals like time or health.

  • Chúng ta nên quý trọng thời gian. (We should value time highly.)

• Kính mến: To respect and be fond of. This term adds a layer of reverence or deference ("kính"), often used for elders or superiors.

  • Tôi kính mến thầy giáo cũ của mình. (I respect and am fond of my old teacher.)