敬佩 (jìngpèi) — to admire, to have deep respect for
HSK 5 | verb | to feel profound respect and admiration for someone's character or achievements
敬佩 (jìngpèi)
Expresses a deep, heartfelt combination of respect and admiration, typically directed at a person's moral character, achievements, or perseverance.
Meanings
- [verb] to admire deeply, to hold in high esteem, to have profound respect for
Example Sentences
我非常敬佩她在逆境中坚持不懈的精神。 Wǒ fēicháng jìngpèi tā zài nìjìng zhōng jiānchí bùxiè de jīngshén. I deeply admire her unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
同学们对这位老教授的学识和品格深感敬佩。 Tóngxuémen duì zhè wèi lǎo jiàoshòu de xuéshí hé pǐngé shēn gǎn jìngpèi. The students feel deep admiration for this elderly professor's knowledge and character.
他的无私奉献让所有同事对他肃然起敬，深感敬佩。 Tā de wúsī fèngxiàn ràng suǒyǒu tóngshì duì tā sùrán qǐjìng, shēn gǎn jìngpèi. His selfless dedication filled all his colleagues with deep respect and admiration.
我敬佩那些在艰难条件下仍坚守岗位的医护人员。 Wǒ jìngpèi nàxiē zài jiānnán tiáojiàn xià réng jiānshǒu gǎngwèi de yīhù rényuán. I admire the medical workers who remain at their posts despite difficult conditions.
这位科学家的一生令人由衷敬佩。 Zhè wèi kēxuéjiā de yīshēng lìng rén yóuzhōng jìngpèi. This scientist's life inspires genuine admiration.
她表示十分敬佩这位作家敢于说真话的勇气。 Tā biǎoshì shífēn jìngpèi zhè wèi zuòjiā gǎnyú shuō zhēnhuà de yǒngqì. She expressed deep admiration for the writer's courage in speaking the truth.
Collocations
| Collocation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 深感敬佩 (shēn gǎn jìngpèi) | to feel deep admiration |
| 由衷敬佩 (yóuzhōng jìngpèi) | to sincerely admire |
| 令人敬佩 (lìng rén jìngpèi) | admirable, inspiring admiration |
| 表示敬佩 (biǎoshì jìngpèi) | to express admiration |
| 敬佩之情 (jìngpèi zhī qíng) | feelings of admiration |
| 值得敬佩 (zhídé jìngpèi) | worthy of admiration |
Usage Notes
敬佩 is a formal, elevated expression of admiration. Unlike 佩服 (pèifú), which can be used casually or even sarcastically, 敬佩 always implies sincere, serious respect with a moral dimension. It is typically used to praise someone for integrity, sacrifice, perseverance, or exceptional achievement.
In written Chinese -- speeches, essays, and formal letters -- 敬佩 appears more frequently than in casual speech. B2 learners should use it when they want to sound genuinely respectful rather than flippant.
Memory Hook
敬 (jìng) means respect/reverence (as in 尊敬) and 佩 means to wear as an ornament or to admire. When you 敬佩 someone, you wear their example like a badge of honor -- you revere and carry their spirit with you.