佩服

pèifú

verb HSK 6 #7,221

Meanings

1 to admire
2 to look up to

Characters

to admire; to wear (accessories)

to submit; to be convinced

Examples

HSK 5

我真佩服你的勇气。

Wǒ zhēn pèifú nǐ de yǒngqì.

I really admire your courage.

HSK 6

大家都很佩服她的才华。

Dàjiā dōu hěn pèifú tā de cáihuá.

Everyone admires her talent.

Tips

memory

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

Stroke Order

佩 pèi

服 fú