爱慕

愛慕

àimù

verb HSK 7-9 #11,620

Meanings

1 to adore
2 to admire

Characters

to admire; to yearn for

Examples

HSK 5

她暗暗爱慕着他。

Tā àn'àn àimù zhe tā.

She secretly adored him.

HSK 6

很多人爱慕她的才华。

Hěnduō rén àimù tā de cáihuá.

Many people admire her talent.

Tips

usage

爱慕 often carries a romantic tone, suggesting deep admiration that borders on love. 爱慕虚荣 is a common expression meaning 'to be vain' (literally: to adore vanity).

Stroke Order

爱 ài

慕 mù