佩服

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 我很佩服他的勇气。▶ —
   I really admire his courage.
2. 大家都很佩服这位老师。▶ —
   Everyone admires this teacher.

Collocations

Mnemonic

佩 pèi "to wear/carry" + 服 fú "to submit": to carry someone in one’s heart and yield to them, i.e. admiration.

Related

Quick check

1. What is most naturally the object of 佩服?

   • someone’s ability or character
   • the weather
   • the taste of food
   • a bus schedule