Definition
敬爱 (jìng ài) means to respect and love someone of higher status, like a teacher or parent — combining admiration with affection. It differs from 爱戴 (ài dài), which is used for revered leaders and often appears in passive structures like '深受爱戴,' and from 崇敬 (chóng jìng), which implies a deeper, awe-filled reverence for a person or ideal.
verb
to respect and love (a person of higher status, such as a teacher, leader, or parent)
Examples
- 敬爱。Wǒmen jìng ài nàxiē wèi guójiā zuòchū gòngxiàn de rén.We respect and love those who have contributed to the country.
- 敬爱。Tā shì yí wèi shēn shòu jìng ài de xiàozhǎng.She is a deeply respected and loved principal.
- 敬爱。Rénmín jìng ài tāmen de lǐngxiù.The people respect and love their leader.
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