器重

qìzhòng
verb #29,436

Meanings

  1. 1 to think highly of
  2. 2 to value greatly
  3. 3 to hold in high regard (a subordinate or younger person)

Examples

HSK 5
Lǎoshī fēicháng qìzhòng zhège qínfèn de xuéshēng.
The teacher holds this diligent student in very high regard.
HSK 6
Zǒngjīnglǐ yīzhí hěn qìzhòng tā, gěi le tā hěnduō jīhuì.
The general manager has always valued him greatly and given him many opportunities.

Tips

usage
器重 implies that a superior values and trusts a subordinate or younger person enough to invest in them and give them responsibility. It carries a sense of patronage or mentorship - you cannot 器重 someone of equal or higher status.

Stroke Order

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