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钦佩 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
钦佩qīnpèito admireHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #10118, Very Hard
钦佩qīnpèito look up toHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #10118, Very Hard
钦佩qīnpèito respect sb greatlyHSK 7, v, 17 strokes, rank #10118, Very Hard
qīnpèi(qin1pei4) T1
  1. 1to admire
  2. 2to look up to
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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.

Strokes17Frequency#10118DifficultyVery Hard
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
17Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#10118Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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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.

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.

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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Component Characters

钦Qīnto respect
9 strokes钅
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佩pèito respect
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How to say to admire in Chinese

“to admire” in Chinese is钦佩qīnpèi

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.

When to use 钦佩

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).

钦佩 or something close to it

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.

What learners get wrong

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.

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戴维发誓要离开这个项目，我不得不对他表示____。

I had to admire David's vow that he would leave the programme.

Example Sentences for 钦佩 (23)

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戴维发誓要离开这个项目，我不得不对他表示钦佩。

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.
6
她在逆境中坚持不懈的精神让我非常钦佩。

Tā zài nìjìng zhōng jiānchí bùxiè de jīngshén ràng wǒ fēicháng qīnpèi.

Her perseverance in adversity makes me greatly admire her.
7
为了那些无私奉献的人，我们应该给予他们钦佩和尊重。

Wèile nàxiē wúsī fèngxiàn de rén, wǒmen yīnggāi jǐyǔ tāmen qīnpèi hé zūnzhòng.

For those who selflessly dedicate themselves, we should give them admiration and respect.
8
他在极其困难的情况下仍然保持乐观，我真的很钦佩他。

Tā zài jíqí kùnnán de qíngkuàng xià réngrán bǎochí lèguān, wǒ zhēn de hěn qīnpèi tā.

He remains optimistic even in extremely difficult situations, and I truly admire him.
9
教授的博学和谦逊让所有学生都对他充满钦佩。

Jiàoshòu de bóxué hé qiānxùn ràng suǒyǒu xuéshēng dōu duì tā chōngmǎn qīnpèi.

The professor's erudition and humility fill all the students with admiration for him.
10
她在短时间内学会了三种语言，这种能力令人钦佩。

Tā zài duǎn shíjiān nèi xuéhuìle sān zhǒng yǔyán, zhè zhǒng nénglì lìngrén qīnpèi.

She learned three languages in a short time, and such ability is admirable.
11
他的作品在艺术界广受钦佩，不仅因为其创新性，也因为深刻的思想内涵。

Tā de zuòpǐn zài yìshù jiè guǎngshòu qīnpèi, bùjǐn yīnwèi qí chuàngxīn xìng, yě yīnwèi shēnkè de sīxiǎng nèihán.

His work is greatly admired in the art world not only for its innovation but also for its profound intellectual content.
12
她在逆境中坚持不懈的精神让我非常钦佩。

Tā zài nìjìng zhōng jiānchí bùxiè de jīngshén ràng wǒ fēicháng qīnpèi.

Her perseverance in adversity makes me greatly admire her.
13
为了那些无私奉献的人，我们应该给予他们钦佩和尊重。

Wèile nàxiē wúsī fèngxiàn de rén, wǒmen yīnggāi jǐyǔ tāmen qīnpèi hé zūnzhòng.

For those who selflessly dedicate themselves, we should give them admiration and respect.
14
他在极其困难的情况下仍然保持乐观，我真的很钦佩他。

Tā zài jíqí kùnnán de qíngkuàng xià réngrán bǎochí lèguān, wǒ zhēn de hěn qīnpèi tā.

He remains optimistic even in extremely difficult situations, and I truly admire him.
15
教授的博学和谦逊让所有学生都对他充满钦佩。

Jiàoshòu de bóxué hé qiānxùn ràng suǒyǒu xuéshēng dōu duì tā chōngmǎn qīnpèi.

The professor's erudition and humility fill all the students with admiration for him.
16
她在短时间内学会了三种语言，这种能力令人钦佩。

Tā zài duǎn shíjiān nèi xuéhuìle sān zhǒng yǔyán, zhè zhǒng nénglì lìngrén qīnpèi.

She learned three languages in a short time, and such ability is admirable.
17
他的作品在艺术界广受钦佩，不仅因为其创新性，也因为深刻的思想内涵。

Tā de zuòpǐn zài yìshù jiè guǎngshòu qīnpèi, bùjǐn yīnwèi qí chuàngxīn xìng, yě yīnwèi shēnkè de sīxiǎng nèihán.

His work is greatly admired in the art world not only for its innovation but also for its profound intellectual content.
18
她在逆境中坚持不懈的精神让我非常钦佩。

Tā zài nìjìng zhōng jiānchí bùxiè de jīngshén ràng wǒ fēicháng qīnpèi.

Her perseverance in adversity makes me greatly admire her.
19
为了那些无私奉献的人，我们应该给予他们钦佩和尊重。

Wèile nàxiē wúsī fèngxiàn de rén, wǒmen yīnggāi jǐyǔ tāmen qīnpèi hé zūnzhòng.

For those who selflessly dedicate themselves, we should give them admiration and respect.
20
他在极其困难的情况下仍然保持乐观，我真的很钦佩他。

Tā zài jíqí kùnnán de qíngkuàng xià réngrán bǎochí lèguān, wǒ zhēn de hěn qīnpèi tā.

He remains optimistic even in extremely difficult situations, and I truly admire him.
21
教授的博学和谦逊让所有学生都对他充满钦佩。

Jiàoshòu de bóxué hé qiānxùn ràng suǒyǒu xuéshēng dōu duì tā chōngmǎn qīnpèi.

The professor's erudition and humility fill all the students with admiration for him.
22
她在短时间内学会了三种语言，这种能力令人钦佩。

Tā zài duǎn shíjiān nèi xuéhuìle sān zhǒng yǔyán, zhè zhǒng nénglì lìngrén qīnpèi.

She learned three languages in a short time, and such ability is admirable.
23
他的作品在艺术界广受钦佩，不仅因为其创新性，也因为深刻的思想内涵。

Tā de zuòpǐn zài yìshù jiè guǎngshòu qīnpèi, bùjǐn yīnwèi qí chuàngxīn xìng, yě yīnwèi shēnkè de sīxiǎng nèihán.

His work is greatly admired in the art world not only for its innovation but also for its profound intellectual content.

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.

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