English–Chinese
“think highly of” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkàn de qǐ
Example
老板很看得起她。láo bǎn hěn kàn de qǐ tā
The boss thinks highly of her.
How to say “think highly of” in Chinese
“Think highly of” in Chinese is 看得起 (kàn de qǐ).
A raised view of someone's ability, standing, or work that treats it as worthy of regard.
Example sentences with 看得起
很多公司都看得起有经验的员工。hěn duō gōng sī dōu kàn de qǐ yǒu jīng yàn de yuán gōng
Many companies think highly of experienced employees.
Tips for using 看得起
- English speakers often reserve "respect" for a general attitude, but this expression commonly highlights a specific judgment that someone's ability, work, or status deserves recognition.