尊重

zūn zhòng

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Verb Common

Definitions

1. to esteem
2. to respect
3. to honor
4. to value
5. eminent
6. serious
7. proper

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 蔑视 miè shì 蔑视 miè shì to loathe Means to scorn or despise; direct opposite of respecting or valuing.: to loathe

Related words

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• 敬佩 jìng pèi 敬佩 jìng pèi to esteem To admire or hold in high esteem; overlaps with 尊重 in honoring someone's qualities.: to esteem
• 自重 zì zhòng 自重 zì zhòng to conduct oneself with dignity Self-respect; often used in the phrase 尊重自己 (to respect oneself).: to conduct oneself with dignity

Synonyms

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• 尊敬 zūn jìng 尊敬 zūn jìng to respect; to revere; to esteem Used for respecting people, often in formal or hierarchical contexts; 尊敬 is about admiring someone's character or achievements, while 尊重 emphasizes treating others with consideration and respecting their rights or opinions.: to respect; to revere; to esteem

Usage notes

Collocations

Common phrase: 互相尊重 (hùxiāng zūnzhòng) – mutual respect. Avoid 尊重 alone without object.

Common mistakes

Don't use 尊重 for 'respect' in the sense of obeying traffic laws; use 遵守 (zūnshǒu) instead. 尊重 is for respecting people, opinions, or values.

Example Sentences

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我们应该 尊重 他的意愿。

We should respect his wishes.

我们应该 尊重 民意。

We should respect public opinion.

我们应该彼此 尊重 。

We should respect each other.

要 尊重 ！

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Child Words of 尊重

• 重 重 chóng: to repeat
• 重 重 zhòng: heavy
• 尊 尊 zūn: senior