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尊敬

zūnjìng

Description

我们尊敬老师,因为他们教我们很多东西。

We respect teachers because they teach us many things.

尊敬的意思是很喜欢也很看重一个人。

尊敬 means to like and value someone very much.

Meanings

尊敬zūnjìng

to respect; to hold in high esteem

孩子应该尊敬父母。

Children should respect their parents.

尊敬zūnjìng

respect (the feeling of respect)

他得到了大家的尊敬。

He earned everyone's respect.

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Notes

  • Etymology

    尊 (honor, esteem) + 敬 (respect), two similar characters combined.

  • Nuance

    尊敬 is toward people worthy of admiration; 尊重 means respecting rights or choices.

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