Definition
心仪 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to secretly admire or have a crush on someone in one's heart'. It often appears in romantic or deeply respectful contexts, emphasizing an inward feeling rather than expressed admiration. You may also see it in phrases like 心仪已久 ('long-admired').
v.
to secretly admireto have a crush on (someone) in one's heart
Examples
- 心仪。Tā yìzhí xīn yí nà wèi zuòjiā.She has always secretly admired that writer.
- 心仪。Wǒ xīnzhōng xīn yí yǐjiǔ de nà ge rén zhōngyú chūxiàn le.The person I've secretly admired for a long time finally appeared.
- 心仪。Tā cháng zài xīnlǐ xīn yí nà wèi yōuyǎ de nǚshì.He often secretly admires that elegant lady in his heart.
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