自尊

zì zūn

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

Definitions

1. self-respect
2. self-esteem
3. ego
4. pride

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自卑 zì bēi 自卑 zì bēi to have low self-esteem antonym of self-esteem: to have low self-esteem

Related words

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• 自信 zì xìn 自信 zì xìn to have confidence in oneself both relate to self-perception: to have confidence in oneself
• 自豪 zì háo 自豪 zì háo proud (of one's achievements etc) similar feeling of pride: proud (of one's achievements etc)

Synonyms

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• 尊严 zūn yán 尊严 zūn yán dignity near-equivalent to self-respect: dignity

Usage notes

Collocations

Common in fixed expressions like 自尊心 (sense of self-respect) and 伤自尊 (hurt one's pride).

Common mistakes

Not to be confused with 自信 (self-confidence); 自尊 refers specifically to self-respect or dignity.

Example Sentences

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每个人都需要 自尊 。

Everyone needs self-respect.

有点 自尊 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 9409620)

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Words Containing 自尊

• 自尊心 自尊心 zì zūn xīn: self-respect
• 妄自尊大 妄自尊大 wàng zì zūn dà: ridiculous self-importance (idiom); arrogance

Child Words of 自尊

• 自 自 zì: self
• 尊 尊 zūn: senior