孝敬

xiào jìng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

Definitions

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

Word relationships

Register variants

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• 赠予 zèng yǔ 赠予 zèng yǔ to give a present formal term for giving presents, not specifically for elders: to give a present

Related words

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• 尊重 zūn zhòng 尊重 zūn zhòng to esteem to respect, a broader term not limited to family: to esteem
• 奉养 fèng yǎng 奉养 fèng yǎng to look after (elderly parents) to support and wait upon one's parents: to look after (elderly parents)

Synonyms

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• 孝顺 xiào shùn 孝顺 xiào shùn filial both mean filial piety, but 孝敬 emphasizes giving material support or gifts to elders: filial

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 敬 jìng: (bound form) respectful; to respect
• 孝 孝 xiào: filial piety or obedience