The Chinese word 尊重 means “respect” or “esteem”. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings to indicate a high level of regard for someone or something. For example, one might use 尊重 when speaking about respecting someone’s opinions or beliefs, or when discussing the importance of showing respect to elders or authority figures. The word is often used in conjunction with other terms to convey a sense of reverence or honor, such as 尊敬, which means “to hold in high esteem”.
Translation
Noun: respect, esteem
Verb: to respect, to honour
Pronunciation
Example Sentences
| Chinese | Pinyin | Engish |
|---|---|---|
| 我们应该尊重不同的文化和信仰 | wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng bùtóng de wénhuà hé xìnyǎng | We should respect different cultures and beliefs |
| 在讨论问题时，我们必须尊重每个人的观点 | zài tǎolùn wèntí shí, wǒmen bìxū zūnzhòng měi gèrén de guāndiǎn | When discussing issues, we must respect everyone’s opinions |
| 尊重老师是学生应该具备的基本素质之一 | zūnzhòng lǎoshī shì xuéshēng yīnggāi jùbèi de jīběn sùzhì zhī yī | Respecting teachers is one of the basic qualities that students should possess |
| 我们应该尊重他人的隐私和个人空间 | wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng tārén de yǐnsī hé gèrén kōngjiān | We should respect other people’s privacy and personal space |
| 尊重自己的身体和健康是非常重要的 | zūnzhòng zìjǐ de shēntǐ hé jiànkāng shì fēicháng zhòngyào de | Respecting one’s own body and health is very important |
| 在公司中，我们必须尊重每个人的职业和工作 | zài gōngsī zhōng, wǒmen bìxū zūnzhòng měi gèrén de zhíyè hé gōngzuò | In a company, we must respect everyone’s profession and work |
HSK
尊重 is part of HSK Level 4 in HSK 2.0. In the newer HSK 3.0 it is part of HSK Level 5.
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