爱戴

愛戴

àidài

verb #11,151

Meanings

1 to love and respect
2 to hold in esteem

Characters

to support; to respect

Examples

这位老师深受学生爱戴。

Zhè wèi lǎoshī shēn shòu xuéshēng àidài.

This teacher is deeply loved and respected by the students.

他是一位受人爱戴的领导。

Tā shì yí wèi shòu rén àidài de lǐngdǎo.

He is a leader who is loved and respected by the people.

Tips

usage

爱戴 is used for respect toward leaders, teachers, or elders -- always directed upward in social hierarchy. You wouldn't use it for peers or children.

Stroke Order

爱 ài

戴 dài