Definition
钦 is a bound form (b.f.) — it never stands alone in modern Chinese but appears in formal, literary, or historical compounds. Its two main senses are (1) relating to the emperor or imperial authority (e.g., 钦定 'imperially authorized', 钦差 'imperial envoy'), and (2) a respectful attitude of admiration or reverence (e.g., 钦佩 'to admire', 钦慕 'to esteem'). You'll encounter it mostly in written or official contexts.
b.f.
(bound form) imperialby the emperor himself(bound form) to respectto admire
Examples
- 钦。Zhè bù shū shì Qīngdài qīn dìng de guānfāng jiàocái.This book was an imperially authorized textbook of the Qing dynasty.
- 。Dàjiā duì tā de rénpǐn shífēn qīn pèi.Everyone greatly admires his moral character.
- 钦。qīn chāi dàchén fèngmìng xúnshì nánfāng gè shěng.The imperial envoy was ordered to inspect the southern provinces.
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