尊严

zūn yán

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Noun Common

Definitions

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to insult

维护尊严/侮辱他人

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outer surface; the outside of sth

更口语化，指社交体面

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honor

与国家荣誉和尊严相关

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dignity; prestige; face

保持体面/尊严

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

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

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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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tight (closely sealed)

senior