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March 24, 2026
钦佩(欽佩)qīnpèi(qin1pei4)
钦佩 (qīn pèi) means to admire or respect someone greatly. It is commonly used in contexts where one acknowledges the achievements, qualities, or efforts of others, often in a formal or sincere manner.
Frequency#10118DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration is often tied to respect for hierarchy and achievements, especially in educational and professional settings, where mentors and leaders are highly regarded.
Memory Tip
Imagine a king (钦) looking up (佩) to a great leader, admiring their wisdom and bravery. The 'king' component suggests respect, while 'looking up' emphasizes admiration.
Meanings of 钦佩
qīnpèi(qin1pei4)
1to admire
2to look up to
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About 钦佩
钦佩Simplified
欽佩Traditional
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动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10118Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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AI Study Notes for 钦佩
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敬佩 (jìng pèi) vs 钦佩 (qīn pèi): use 钦佩 for a deeper, more profound admiration, while 敬佩 conveys respect without the same level of emotional depth.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a king (钦) looking up (佩) to a great leader, admiring their wisdom and bravery. The 'king' component suggests respect, while 'looking up' emphasizes admiration.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 钦佩 with similar words like 欣赏 (xīn shǎng), which means to appreciate or enjoy, but not necessarily with the depth of admiration. This term is generally used in formal contexts, and it pairs well with nouns like '英雄' (hero) or '才华' (talent).
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK 6 word, 钦佩 connects with other advanced vocabulary about emotions and relationships. Focus on using it in sentences that express high regard or admiration for someone's achievements or personality.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration is often tied to respect for hierarchy and achievements, especially in educational and professional settings, where mentors and leaders are highly regarded.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 钦佩 with 赞美 (zàn měi), which means to praise. For example, saying "我钦佩他的赞美" is incorrect; it should be "我钦佩他的成就" (I admire his achievements).
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Grammar Patterns of 钦佩
钦佩 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. It carries 3 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
dài wéi fā shì yào lí kāi zhè gè xiàng mù， ， wǒ bù dé bù duì tā biǎo shì qīn。
I had to admire David's vow that he would leave the programme.
2
贝顿是个令人钦佩的人物。
bèi dùn shì gè líng rén qīn pèi de rén wù。
Beyton is an admirable character.
3
我钦佩他是个真正的科学家和勤奋工作的人。
wǒ qīn pèi tā shì gè zhēn zhèng de kē xué jiā hé qín fèn gōng zuò de rén。
I admired him as a true scientist and hard worker.
4
他白手起家，人们对他都很钦佩。
tā bái shǒu qǐ jiā， ， rén mén duì tā dū hěn qīn。
His was a rags-to-riches story and people admire that.
5
“干得太棒了，”克劳德钦佩地说。
“ “ gān dé tài bàng，” le ，” kè láo dé qīn pèi。
"Well done," said Claud in admiration.
Cultural Notes for 钦佩
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing admiration is often tied to respect for hierarchy and achievements, especially in educational and professional settings, where mentors and leaders are highly regarded.
Frequently Asked Questions about 钦佩
钦佩 conveys a deeper respect and admiration, often for someone's character or achievements, while 欣赏 is more about enjoyment or appreciation.
Yes, but it's more common in formal contexts; in casual settings, you might use 欣赏 instead.
You can use it with words like '人才' (talent) and '事迹' (deeds) to express admiration for someone's abilities or accomplishments.
