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尊
zūn
Description
"尊"这个字有"尊敬"的意思，我们对老人和老师都要尊重。
The character "尊" means "respect"; we should respect elders and teachers.
它也可以用来数佛像，比如"一尊佛像"。
It can also be used to count Buddha statues, for example, "one 尊 Buddha statue."
Meanings
尊zūn
to respect; to honor
我们要尊老爱幼。
We should respect the elderly and love the young.
尊zūn
measure word for statues or cannons
庙里有一尊大佛。
There is a large Buddha statue in the temple.
尊zūn
honorable; respected (honorific prefix)
请问您尊姓？
May I ask your honorable surname?
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Notes
- Nuance
as a verb 尊 is more formal/literary; everyday speech uses 尊重 or 尊敬.
- Usage
as an honorific prefix (尊姓, 尊夫人) it politely refers to another person's things.
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