Chinese

zūnjìng
Meaning: to respect; to esteem
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

尊
敬

Example sentences

We should respect our teachers.
我們應該尊敬老人。
我们应该尊敬老人。
We should respect the elderly.
這位老師非常受學生的尊敬。
这位老师非常受学生的尊敬。
This teacher is very much respected by the students.
這位校長很受學生尊敬。
这位校长很受学生尊敬。
This principal is very respected by the students.
所有的勞動者都值得我們尊敬。
所有的劳动者都值得我们尊敬。
All laborers deserve our respect.
雖然他不是親哥哥,但我們都把他當作大哥一樣尊敬。
虽然他不是亲哥哥,但我们都把他当作大哥一样尊敬。
Although he is not our biological brother, we all respect him like a big brother.
我們應該尊敬師長,聽從他們的教誨。
我们应该尊敬师长,听从他们的教诲。
We should respect our teachers and elders and follow their teachings.
他生前是一位受人尊敬的教授。
During his life, he was a respected professor.
她舉止高貴,令人尊敬。
她举止高贵,令人尊敬。
She behaves elegantly, which makes people respect her.
每個人都應該學會自尊,這樣才能贏得他人的尊敬。
每个人都应该学会自尊,这样才能赢得他人的尊敬。
Everyone should learn self-respect so that they can earn the respect of others.

Usage Notes

Usually refers to respecting people, especially those of higher status or age.

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