The Chinese word 钦佩 (qīnpèi) is a compound formed through the morphological process of co-ordination or parataxis, where two synonymous or semantically related characters are combined to reinforce and specify a shared meaning. The first character, 钦 (qīn), carries the core meaning of "to respect" or "to admire", often with a connotation of reverence. The second character, 佩 (pèi), originally meant "to wear" (as a pendant) but evolved to signify "to admire" in the sense of holding someone in high esteem, with a nuance of being convinced and willing to follow. Together, they form a disyllabic word that expresses a profound sense of admiration and respect, where 钦 emphasizes the respectful aspect and 佩 adds the layer of heartfelt admiration, creating a meaning stronger and more nuanced than either character alone.