钦佩

欽佩

qīnpèi

verb HSK 7-9 #10,118

Meanings

1 to admire
2 to esteem
3 to hold in high regard

Characters

respect; admire

Both characters express admiration and respect

Examples

HSK 5

我很钦佩他的勇气。

Wǒ hěn qīnpèi tā de yǒngqì.

I greatly admire his courage.

HSK 7-9

她的毅力令人钦佩。

Tā de yìlì lìngrén qīnpèi.

Her perseverance is admirable.

Tips

usage

钦佩 is more formal and respectful than 佩服 (pèifú). Use 钦佩 for deep, serious admiration and 佩服 for more casual or colloquial contexts. Common pattern: 令人钦佩 (admirable, lit. 'makes people admire').

Stroke Order

钦 qīn

佩 pèi