尊严

zūn yán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

1. dignity
2. sanctity
3. honor
4. majesty

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 侮辱 wǔ rǔ 侮辱 wǔ rǔ to insult 维护尊严/侮辱他人: to insult

Register variants

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• 面子 miàn zi 面子 miàn zi outer surface; the outside of sth 更口语化，指社交体面: outer surface; the outside of sth

Related words

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• 荣誉 róng yù 荣誉 róng yù honor 与国家荣誉和尊严相关: honor

Synonyms

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• 体面 tǐ miàn 体面 tǐ miàn dignity; prestige; face 保持体面/尊严: dignity; prestige; face

Usage notes

Collocations

Commonly paired with 维护 (wéihù, safeguard), 失去 (shīqù, lose), or 有 (yǒu, have).

Cultural notes

Closely tied to 面子 (miànzi), but more formal and associated with moral integrity rather than social image.

Example Sentences

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每个人都应该维护自己的 尊严 。

Everyone should safeguard their own dignity.

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Child Words of 尊严

• 严 严 yán: tight (closely sealed)
• 尊 尊 zūn: senior