佩服

pèifú

verb HSK 7-9 #7,221

Meanings

我真佩服你的勇气。

Wǒzhēn pèifú nǐ de yǒngqì.

I really admire your courage.

大家都很佩服她的才华。

Dàjiā dōu hěn pèifú tā de cáihuá.

Everyone admires her talent.

memory

Think of 佩 (wearing a badge of honor) + 服 (being convinced) = so impressed you're 'wearing your respect' openly.

佩 pèi

服 fú