青睐

青睐 means 'favor' or 'preference,' often used to describe someone's affection, approval, or support for a person, idea, or thing. It conveys a sense of admiration and preference, typically in a positive or appreciative context.

The character 青 (qīng) originally meant 'blue' or 'green' but is often used in compounds to denote youth or freshness. 睐 (lài) is a rare character that, when combined with 青, creates the term 青睐, which literally translates to 'a blue gaze'—a poetic way to express looking at something with favor or admiration.

青睐 is commonly used in modern Chinese to indicate someone's preference or support, especially in contexts like business, culture, or personal relationships. It can also be used humorously or playfully. Related expressions include 青睐有加 (to be favored greatly) and 倍受青睐 (to be highly favored).