恭敬

gōng jìng

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. deferential
2. respectful

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 冒犯 mào fàn 冒犯 mào fàn to offend 恭敬是尊重，冒犯是不尊重: to offend

Usage notes

Common mistakes

恭敬常与尊敬混用，但恭敬侧重行为举止上的尊重，不可用于说“我恭敬你”，只能说“他对长辈很恭敬”。

Example Sentences

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他 恭敬 地向老师鞠了一躬。

He bowed respectfully to the teacher.

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Words Containing 恭敬

• 恭敬不如从命 恭敬不如从命 gōng jìng bù rú cóng mìng: deference is no substitute for obedience (idiom)

Child Words of 恭敬

• 敬 敬 jìng: (bound form) respectful; to respect
• 恭 恭 gōng: respectful