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“love and respect” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinjìng ài

Example

孩子们都很敬爱她。hái zi men dōu hěn jìng ài tā

The children all love and respect her.

Illustration for 敬爱 (love and respect)

How to say “love and respect” in Chinese

“Love and respect” in Chinese is 敬爱 (jìng ài).

Hold someone in high esteem while feeling warm, protective affection for them.

Full entry for 敬爱: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 敬爱

孩子们都很敬爱父母。hái zi men dōu hěn jìng ài fù mǔ

The children all love and respect their parents.

Tips for using 敬爱

  • Formal letters and public remarks often use this word for an honored person, whereas casual conversation normally chooses simpler expressions.

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