Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
尊
zūn
Description
“尊”这个字有“尊敬”的意思，就是很看重别人。
The character "尊" means "respect," which is to value others highly.
我们应该尊重老人和老师。
We should respect the elderly and teachers.
Meanings
尊zūn
to respect; to honor
我们要尊敬父母。
We should respect our parents.
尊zūn
honorable; noble; high in status
他是一位很尊贵的客人。
He is a very distinguished guest.
尊zūn
measure word for statues or cannons
这里有一尊大佛像。
There is a large Buddha statue here.
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Notes
- Etymology
originally depicted hands holding a wine vessel offered in respect, later meaning 'to honor'.
- Nuance
尊重 stresses respecting choices; 尊敬 stresses admiration for elders or superiors.
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