To deeply admire and yearn for a sage or a person of great virtue; to feel a profound reverence and longing for someone admirable, often to the point of seeing their presence everywhere.
他对那位教育家的品德学识深感敬佩，时常有见羹见墙之情
He deeply admired the educator's character and knowledge, often feeling a profound reverence and longing for him, as if seeing his presence everywhere.
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Legend has it that in ancient times, after the tribal leader Yao passed away, he abdicated the throne to Shun. Shun greatly admired Yao's remarkable achievements and moral integrity, always aspiring to emulate him.
He missed Yao deeply. For three years, whenever he sat down, he would see Yao's image appear on the wall, and whenever he ate, he would see Yao's image in his soup.
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