欽 (qīn) - To respect, admire & by extension, imperial

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qīn ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

欽 · qīn

To respect, admire;

by extension, imperial;

as in an imperial decree;

also a surname.

To respect, admireby extension, imperialas in an imperial decree

Usage highlights

Imperial decreeTo admireImperial envoyImperial sealImperial appointmentRespect and admiration

Synonyms

  • 敬— to respect, revere
  • 佩— to admire
  • 尊— to honor, venerate

Antonyms

  • 蔑— to disdain, scorn
  • 鄙— to despise

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The emperor issued an imperial edict (钦命).
  • We admire his talent (钦佩他的才能).
  • This is an imperial seal (钦印).
  • He was appointed by imperial order (钦差).

Collocations

  • Imperial decree(钦命)
  • To admire(钦佩)
  • Imperial envoy(钦差)
  • Imperial seal(钦印)
  • Imperial appointment(钦点)
  • Respect and admiration(钦敬)

Idioms

  • To admire from the heart(钦佩不已)
  • Appointed by imperial decree(钦命大臣)
  • To admire profoundly(钦仰万分)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with imperial authority, as in '钦差大臣' (imperial commissioner), an official directly appointed by the emperor.
  • The character conveys a sense of reverence and formality, often used in contexts involving deep respect or imperial matters.
  • As a surname, it is relatively rare but carries the dignified connotations of the character.

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