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Expressing 'favor' or 'preference' with 青睐 (qīnglài)
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Wishes & Desires
Structure
Subject + 青睐 + Object
Explanation
青睐 (qīnglài) means "to favor" or "to show preference for" and conveys a sense of positive regard or patronage. It is a somewhat formal expression often used in news and business contexts. It can take a direct object indicating the person or thing being favored.
Examples
这款手机深受年轻消费者的青睐。
zhè kuǎn shǒujī shēn shòu niánqīng xiāofèizhě de qīnglài.
This phone is very popular among young consumers.
投资者越来越青睐绿色能源项目。
tóuzīzhě yuè lái yuè qīnglài lǜsè néngyuán xiàngmù.
Investors increasingly favor green energy projects.
他的设计风格一直很受市场青睐。
tā de shèjì fēnggé yīzhí hěn shòu shìchǎng qīnglài.
His design style has always been well received by the market.