爱慕

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Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

The word 爱慕 (àimù) primarily means to love and admire someone or something deeply, often with a sense of longing or secret affection. It is commonly used to describe romantic admiration but can also apply to admiration for ideals or objects.

Common Contexts

  • Romantic feelings: expressing secret or open admiration for a person.
  • Admiration for art, ideals, or qualities.
  • Longing or yearning for something desirable.

Collocations and Patterns

Usage Notes

爱慕 often implies a deeper, sometimes unspoken affection, different from the more general (love). It is more formal and literary than 喜欢 (like) and less casual than in everyday speech. Avoid confusing it with 崇拜 (worship), which implies a more intense or idolizing admiration.

Summary

Use 爱慕 when you want to express heartfelt admiration or love, especially in contexts involving longing or respect, whether for people, ideals, or art.

Example Sentences

He has secretly admired her all along but doesn't dare to confess.

She is full of admiration for this artist's works.

Young people often long for freedom and dreams.