崇拜

chóngbài

to worship

HSK 6

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"崇拜" means to worship or admire someone or something deeply, often with reverence or devotion. It is commonly used to describe admiration for idols, heroes, or religious figures.

Common Contexts

It appears in contexts involving religious worship, idolization of celebrities, or deep respect for cultural or natural entities.

Collocations

  • 崇拜 (worship idols): used when talking about fans admiring celebrities.
  • 崇拜 (worship deities): used in religious or cultural contexts.
  • 盲目崇拜 (blind worship): implies admiration without critical thinking.

Usage Notes

"崇拜" often implies a strong emotional or spiritual attachment. It is more formal and intense than simply "喜欢" (like). Avoid using it casually for everyday preferences. It can also carry a nuance of excessive admiration, so be mindful of context to avoid unintended criticism.

Example Sentences

很多人崇拜这位伟大的艺术家。

Hěn duō rén chóngbài zhè wèi wěidà de yìshùjiā.

Many people worship this great artist.

他对偶像的崇拜几乎到了盲目的程度。

Tā duì ǒuxiàng de chóngbài jīhū dào le mángmù de chéngdù.

His worship of the idol is almost blind.

在某些文化中,人们崇拜自然神灵。

Zài mǒuxiē wénhuà zhōng, rénmen chóngbài zìrán shénlíng.

In some cultures, people worship nature deities.