看得起 kàndeqǐ to show respect for
to show respect for; to think highly of
怎么记住“看得起”: 看 look at + 得 degree particle + 起 rise up = to show respect for.
汉字
用法
- To think highly of / respect someone: 谢谢你看得起我 (xièxie nǐ kàndeqǐ wǒ) thanks for having faith in me.
- Positive potential form; opposite 看不起 (kànbuqǐ, look down on): 看不起人 (kànbuqǐ rén) look down on people.
- Colloquial, warm, often in thanks or appeals.