Chinese
zūnyán
Meaning: dignity; honor; self-respect
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

尊嚴
尊
嚴
尊严
尊
严

Example sentences

Maintaining personal dignity is everyone's right.
雖然他的衣服很破爛,但他依然保持著尊嚴。
虽然他的衣服很破烂,但他依然保持著尊严。
Although his clothes were tattered, he still maintained his dignity.
國徽代表著國家的尊嚴。
国徽代表著国家的尊严。
The national emblem represents the dignity of the country.

Usage Notes

Refers to the status or position that should be respected and not violated.

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