仰慕
她仰慕那些为理想奋斗的人。
She admires those who strive for their ideals.
To respect and admire someone, often due to their achievements, character, or virtues.
他仰慕古代的英雄人物。
He admires historical heroic figures.
学生们仰慕这位老师的学识和品德。
The students admire the teacher's knowledge and moral character.
Used for people, not objects or abstract concepts.
Pro Tip
Avoid overusing in casual speech
仰慕 is too formal for everyday conversation. Use '尊敬' (zūnjìng) for general respect or '喜欢' (xǐhuan) for casual admiration.
Gold Rule
Subject of admiration must be worthy
仰慕 implies the admired person has qualities or achievements that inspire respect. Do not use it for trivial or unworthy subjects.
Word Origin
仰 (yǎng) means 'to look up to' or 'to respect', and 慕 (mù) means 'to admire' or 'to long for'. The compound emphasizes reverence and aspiration toward someone worthy.
Usage Notes
仰慕 is typically used in formal or written contexts to express sincere respect, often tinged with a sense of aspiration. It is not used for casual admiration of objects or fleeting feelings.