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孝敬

xiào jìng
HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

  1. 1. to show filial respect
  2. 2. to give presents (to one's elders or superiors)
  3. 3. to support one's aged parents

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Word relationships

Register variants

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赠予
zèng yǔ

to give a present

formal term for giving presents, not specifically for elders

Related words

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尊重
zūn zhòng

to esteem

to respect, a broader term not limited to family
奉养
fèng yǎng

to look after (elderly parents)

to support and wait upon one's parents

Synonyms

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孝顺
xiào shùn

filial

both mean filial piety, but 孝敬 emphasizes giving material support or gifts to elders

Usage notes

Common mistakes

孝敬 is typically used with elders or superiors, not with peers or juniors; using it in the wrong context can sound awkward.

Cultural notes

孝敬 reflects the Confucian value of filial piety, often involving material support and care for aging parents.

Example Sentences

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过年的时候，我给父母买了礼物， 孝敬 他们。
During the New Year, I bought gifts for my parents to show them filial respect.

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Child Words of 孝敬

敬
jìng

(bound form) respectful; to respect

孝
xiào

filial piety or obedience