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March 24, 2026
佩服pèifú(pei4fu2)
佩服 means to admire or to have a deep respect for someone or something. It is commonly used in contexts where one appreciates another person's qualities, skills, or achievements, often implying a sense of personal admiration that can be both emotional and intellectual.
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Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing admiration (佩服) is often tied to values of humility and respect, particularly in professional and academic settings. It reflects a cultural appreciation for hard work and personal achievements, which are highly valued in society.
Memory Tip
Imagine a person wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry (佩) that symbolizes their admirable qualities. This jewelry catches your eye and makes you feel a sense of respect (服) towards them. The '佩' character resembles a hanging ornament, and '服' can evoke the idea of being captivated or 'dressed' in admiration.
Meanings of 佩服
pèifú(pei4fu2)
1to admire
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About 佩服
佩服Simplified
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
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HSK 2.0L5HSK 3.0L6AdvancedCEFRC2
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Quick Contrast
钦佩 (qīnpèi) vs 佩服 (pèifú): 钦佩 emphasizes a more formal or profound respect, often for authority or virtue, while 佩服 conveys a more personal admiration for someone's qualities or skills.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a person wearing a beautiful piece of jewelry (佩) that symbolizes their admirable qualities. This jewelry catches your eye and makes you feel a sense of respect (服) towards them. The '佩' character resembles a hanging ornament, and '服' can evoke the idea of being captivated or 'dressed' in admiration.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 佩服 with 欣赏 (xīnshǎng), which means to appreciate or enjoy something without the deeper emotional respect. 佩服 is generally more formal and is often used in serious contexts, such as praising someone's achievements rather than in casual conversations.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 5 word, 佩服 connects well with other words expressing feelings and opinions, such as 喜欢 (xǐhuān - to like) and 尊敬 (zūnjìng - to respect). Focus on using it in sentences where you express admiration to enhance your conversational skills.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, showing admiration (佩服) is often tied to values of humility and respect, particularly in professional and academic settings. It reflects a cultural appreciation for hard work and personal achievements, which are highly valued in society.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 佩服 in contexts where 欣赏 would be more appropriate, such as saying '我佩服这幅画' (I admire this painting) instead of '我欣赏这幅画'. Remember that 佩服 is reserved for people or actions, not objects.
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Grammar Patterns of 佩服
佩服 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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你不得不____梅利莎，她到哪里都吃得开。
You've got to hand it to Melissa, she certainly gets around.
Example Sentences for 佩服 (5)
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你不得不佩服梅利莎，她到哪里都吃得开。
nǐ bù dé bù pèi fú méi lì suō， ， tā dào nǎ lǐ dū chī dé。
You've got to hand it to Melissa, she certainly gets around.
2
人人都佩服她的耐心和永不衰减的好脾气。
rén rén dū pèi fú tā de nài xīn hé yǒng bù shuāi jiǎn de hǎo pí qì。
Everyone admired her patience and unfailing good humour.
3
你不得不佩服她那一流的绘画水平。
nǐ bù dé bù pèi fú tā nà yī liú de huì huà shuǐ píng。
You have to admire her superb draughtsmanship.
4
俱乐部的人很佩服他。
jù lè bù de rén hěn pèi fú tā。
People at the club think very highly of him.
5
我佩服他对自己的工作所抱的坚定信心。
wǒ pèi fú tā duì zì jǐ de gōng zuò suǒ bào de jiān dìng xìn xīn。
I admire his passionate belief in what he is doing.
Cultural Notes for 佩服
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, showing admiration (佩服) is often tied to values of humility and respect, particularly in professional and academic settings. It reflects a cultural appreciation for hard work and personal achievements, which are highly valued in society.
Frequently Asked Questions about 佩服
While 佩服 is more formal, it can still be used informally among friends, especially when discussing impressive skills or achievements.
佩服 implies a deeper respect and admiration, while 欣赏 usually means to appreciate or enjoy something without the emotional depth.
Yes, similar words include 尊敬 (zūnjìng - to respect) and 钦佩 (qīnpèi - to esteem), but each carries slightly different connotations.
