yêu quý
Definition
- Verb:
- To cherish; to hold dear: To feel or show deep affection, care, and tenderness for someone or something, often implying a sense of valuing them greatly.
- To love dearly; to adore: To have a strong feeling of love and fondness, typically for family, close friends, or treasured possessions.
Usage Examples
- Verb:
- Bố mẹ luôn yêu quý con cái. (Parents always cherish their children.)
- Cô ấy yêu quý chiếc vòng cổ bà để lại. (She cherishes the necklace her grandmother left.)
- Chúng tôi yêu quý ngôi nhà nhỏ của mình. (We adore our little house.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "yêu quý" often conveys a deeper, more tender, and sometimes more respectful nuance than the more general word "yêu" (to love). It is commonly used for people or things one holds in high esteem and wishes to protect.
Variants and Related Words
- Thương yêu (v): to love affectionately; a blend of love and compassion.
- Thầy cô thương yêu học sinh. (Teachers love their students affectionately.)
- Quý mến (v): to be fond of; to hold in affectionate esteem, often used for acquaintances or respected individuals.
- Mọi người đều quý mến ông ấy. (Everyone is fond of him.)
Synonyms
- Cherish: To protect and care for lovingly; to hold dear.
- Adore: To love deeply and respect highly.
- Treasure: To keep or regard as precious; to cherish.
Related Idioms and Phrases
- Yêu quý như báu vật: To cherish like a treasure/prized possession.
- Bà yêu quý đứa cháu như báu vật. (She cherishes her grandchild like a treasure.)
- Gửi gắm tình yêu thương: To entrust with love and care (often used with "yêu quý" implied).
- Anh ấy gửi gắm tất cả tình yêu thương cho gia đình. (He entrusts all his love and care to his family.)