倾慕
qīng mù
admire deeply
她倾慕他多年，却始终不敢表白。
She has admired him for years but never dared to confess.
formalinformal
To admire someone deeply, often with romantic or idealized feelings.
他倾慕的作家是鲁迅。
The author he admires deeply is Lu Xun.
她从小就倾慕英雄人物。
She has admired heroic figures since she was little.
Often used to describe deep admiration, sometimes with romantic undertones.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Romantic vs. General Use
While '倾慕' can describe general admiration, it often carries romantic or idealized connotations.
Gold Rule
Avoid Overuse
Use '倾慕' for deep admiration; for casual liking, use '喜欢' instead.
Word Origin
Combination of 倾 (to lean, incline) and 慕 (to admire), suggesting a deep, leaning admiration.
Usage Notes
Can be used for admiration of people, ideals, or abstract concepts. Often implies a sense of longing or idealization.
Word Breakdown
倾
to lean, incline
root慕
to admire
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