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尊敬
zūn jìng
Meaning
- to respect; to revere; to esteem
Definition
尊敬：对人、事物表示敬重和重视的态度。
Respect: an attitude of showing esteem and regard towards people or things.
Usage
通常用于表达对他人、长辈、师长、领导或值得敬佩的人或事物的敬重之情。
Typically used to express esteem for others, elders, teachers, leaders, or admirable people or things.
Examples
- 1 我们应该尊敬长辈，孝顺父母。(We should respect the elderly and be filial to our parents.)
- 2 这位科学家因贡献卓著而受到大家的尊敬。(This scientist is respected by all for his outstanding contributions.)
- 3 在课堂上，学生要尊敬老师，认真听讲。(In the classroom, students should respect the teacher and listen carefully.)
- 4 尊敬是一种美德，也是人际交往中的重要原则。(Respect is a virtue and an important principle in interpersonal communication.)
- 5 他工作勤恳，赢得了同事们的尊敬。(He works diligently and has earned the respect of his colleagues.)
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