钦 (qīn) - to respect, admire & by imperial decree

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qīn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical:

器情

钦 · qīn

to respect, admire;

by imperial decree;

used in names to imply respect or imperial favor.

to respect, admireby imperial decreeused in names to imply respect or imperial

Usage highlights

To admireImperial decreeImperial envoyImperial sealRespect and trustImperial appointment

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We admire his talent (钦佩他的才华).
  • This was issued by imperial decree (这是钦定的).
  • He was appointed as imperial envoy (他被任命为钦差大臣).
  • The imperial seal is called Qinbao (钦宝).

Collocations

  • To admire(钦佩)
  • Imperial decree(钦定)
  • Imperial envoy(钦差)
  • Imperial seal(钦宝)
  • Respect and trust(钦信)
  • Imperial appointment(钦点)

Idioms

  • Appointed by imperial decree(钦差大臣)
  • Deeply admired and respected(钦敬有加)
  • Issued by imperial authority(钦此钦遵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally denoted respect or reverence, later extended to matters involving the emperor's direct command.
  • Characters with the metal radical (钅) often relate to metals, value, or determination.
  • Used in names to convey a sense of dignity, respectworthiness, or connection to traditional authority.

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