Definition
尊重 means to respect someone's rights, opinions, or dignity – it's the most common and general way to express respect. 尊敬 (zūn jìng, HSK5) is stronger and implies deep reverence, often used for elders, teachers, or in formal address. As an adjective, 尊重 describes someone who is respectable and dignified.
verb
to respect (someone's rights, opinions, feelings, or dignity)
adjective
respectabledignifiedproper
Examples
- 尊重。Wǒmen yīnggāi zūn zhòng měi ge rén de xuǎnzé.We should respect everyone's choices.
- 尊重。Tā shì yí wèi hěn zūn zhòng de xuézhě.He is a very respectable scholar.
- 尊重。Qù guówài lǚyóu yào zūn zhòng dāngdì de wénhuà.When traveling abroad, you must respect the local culture.
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