爱慕

ài mù
admire, cherish

她对艺术充满爱慕之情。

She has a deep admiration for art.


formalinformal

To admire or cherish someone or something deeply, often with romantic or affectionate feelings.

他爱慕她的才华和性格。

He admires her talent and personality.

爱慕之情让他无法忘记她。

His affection for her made him unable to forget her.

Often used to describe romantic or deep emotional attachment.

Collocations

爱慕之情admiration, affection爱慕不已admire deeply

Related Phrases

爱慕之情phrase
admiration, affection
爱慕不已phrase
admire deeply

Pro Tip

Romantic vs. Non-Romantic Use

While '爱慕' can describe romantic feelings, it can also be used to express deep admiration for someone's talents or qualities without romantic intent.

Gold Rule

Context Matters

In formal contexts, '爱慕' is often used to describe admiration for someone's achievements or character, while in informal contexts, it may imply romantic feelings.

Word Origin

Combination of '爱' (love) and '慕' (admire), emphasizing deep affection or admiration.

Usage Notes

Can be used in both romantic and non-romantic contexts, but often carries a sense of deep emotional attachment.

Word Breakdown

love
root
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admire
root
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