Definitions

pèi (verb) to wear (at waist); to carry on person
pèi (verb) to admire; to respect
pèi (noun) ornament worn at waist

Etymology

Common  cloth  ornaments worn by people 

About

The character "佩" structurally combines the person radical "亻" with a right-hand component that etymologically relates to cloth and phonetics, conveying the original concept of attaching objects like jade pendants or swords to the body. Its meaning expanded from this physical act of wearing to include metaphorical attachments such as harboring emotions or holding someone in esteem, evident in compounds like "佩戴" for adorning and "钦佩" for admiration. The traditional form of the character, which is also its contemporary form, incorporates these same structural elements.

Example Sentences Hide

我很服他的毅力。

Wǒ hěn pèifú tā de yìlì.

I really admire his perseverance.

戴着一条项链。

Tā pèidàizhe yī tiáo xiàngliàn.

She is wearing a necklace.

学生们都戴着校徽。

Xuéshēngmen dōu pèidàizhe xiàohuī.

The students are all wearing school badges.

他的英勇行为令人钦

Tā de yīngyǒng xíngwéi lìng rén qīnpèi.

His heroic actions are admirable.

这位将军的腰带上着一把剑。

Zhè wèi jiāngjūn de yāodài shàng pèizhe yī bǎ jiàn.

The general wears a sword on his belt.

这块玉是她的传家之宝。

Zhè kuài yùpèi shì tā de chuánjiā zhī bǎo.

This jade pendant is a family heirloom of hers.

他的高尚品德完全配得上这个荣誉。

Tā de gāoshàng pǐndé wánquán pèi deshàng zhège róngyù.

His noble character fully deserves this honor.

这些精致的配饰与她的礼服相得益彰。

Zhèxiē jīngzhì de pèishì yǔ tā de lǐfú xiāngdéyìzhāng.

These exquisite accessories complement her gown perfectly.