暯 (mò) - Mu — to admire & to gaze at with reverence

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mò ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

妙慕

暯 · mò

Mu — to admire;

to gaze at with reverence;

also appears in classical Chinese texts as a variant form.

Mu — to admireto gaze at with reverencealso appears in classical Chinese texts as a

Usage highlights

Admire antiquityGaze from afarDeep admirationLook up toAdmire virtue

Synonyms

  • 慕— to admire, to yearn for
  • 仰— to look up to, to admire
  • 敬— to respect, to revere

Antonyms

  • 蔑— to despise, to scorn
  • 鄙— to despise, to look down upon

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He admired the ancient sage (暯古圣贤).
  • Gazing at the distant mountains (暯望远山).
  • A look of deep admiration (深暯之情).

Collocations

  • Admire antiquity(暯古)
  • Gaze from afar(暯远)
  • Deep admiration(深暯)
  • Look up to(仰暯)
  • Admire virtue(暯德)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese literature with meanings related to admiration and reverence.
  • Used in poetic contexts to describe gazing at something with deep respect or longing.

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