瞻仰

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Meaning and Usage

The verb 瞻仰 (zhān yǎng) means 'to revere' or 'to look up to with respect.' It often implies a solemn or respectful gaze, typically directed towards something or someone worthy of honor, such as historical figures, martyrs, or ancestors.

Contexts

This word is commonly used in formal or literary contexts, especially when talking about visiting memorials, graves, or monuments. It conveys a sense of deep respect and admiration.

Common Collocations

  • 瞻仰 (zhānyǎng xiānliè): to revere the martyrs
  • 瞻仰 (zhānyǎng yíjì): to revere relics or historical sites
  • 瞻仰祖先 (zhānyǎng zǔxiān): to pay respects to ancestors

These collocations emphasize the act of respectfully looking up to or honoring someone or something.

Nuances

Using 瞻仰 instead of simpler verbs like (kàn, to look) or 参观 (cānguān, to visit) adds a tone of reverence and solemnity. It is not used for casual looking or sightseeing.

Common Confusion

Do not confuse 瞻仰 with , which means 'to look up at' literally and can be used more generally. 瞻仰 carries a stronger connotation of respect and admiration.

Example Sentences

We went to the martyrs' cemetery to revere the remains of the heroes.

Revering the relics of historical figures allows one to feel their spiritual

Every year during the Qingming Festival, people go to their ancestors'