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“admire deeply” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinwǔ tǐ tóu dì

Example

大家都为他五体投地。dà jiā dōu wèi tā wú tǐ tóu dì

Everyone admires him deeply.

Illustration for 五体投地 (admire deeply)

How to say “admire deeply” in Chinese

“Admire deeply” in Chinese is 五体投地 (wǔ tǐ tóu dì).

Admiration so complete that the admirer seems to bow with the whole body.

Full entry for 五体投地: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 五体投地

老师的故事让学生们五体投地。lǎo shī de gù shì ràng xué shēng men wú tǐ tóu dì

The teacher's story made the students admire him deeply.

Tips for using 五体投地

  • In everyday conversation, it is vivid and often hyperbolic, so it fits extraordinary skill or achievement better than routine praise.

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