kàn de qǐ
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他看不起我，因为我穷。
tā kànbuqǐ wǒ, yīnwèi wǒ qióng.
He looks down on me because I am poor.
我看得起他，因为他很聪明。
wǒ kàndeqǐ tā, yīnwèi tā hěn cōngmíng.
I respect him because he is very intelligent.
他们看不起我们，因为我们来自农村。
tāmen kànbuqǐ wǒmen, yīnwèi wǒmen láizì nōngcūn.
They look down on us because we come from the countryside.
看得上 (kàn dé shàng)
look up to
看得起 (kàn dé qǐ)
think highly of
瞧不起 (qiáobùqǐ)
look down on
轻视 (qīngshì)
despise
The Chinese word 看得起 (kàn de qǐ) is a compound verb phrase that literally means "to look at and rise up". It is used to express the idea of respecting or valuing someone or something. The word 看 (kàn) means "to look at" or "to see", while the word 得 (de) is a modal particle that indicates possibility or ability. The word 起 (qǐ) means "to rise up" or "to stand up". When these three words are combined, they create the meaning of "to look at someone or something and rise up in respect or admiration".The word 看得起 can be used in a variety of contexts. For example, it can be used to say that you respect someone's opinion or that you value their work. It can also be used to say that you think someone is worthy of your attention or that you are impressed by them.The opposite of 看得起 is 看不起 (kàn bu qǐ), which means "to look down on" or "to despise". This phrase is used to express the idea of disrespecting or belittling someone or something.The word 看得起 is a common expression in Chinese, and it is important to understand its meaning in order to communicate effectively.
