尊
敬

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The Chinese word "尊敬" is formed by combining the character "尊", which conveys honoring or holding someone in high regard, often within a hierarchical or dignified context, with the character "敬", which signifies respectful behavior, reverence, or deference. Together, they create a compound word where both components semantically reinforce the meaning of showing respect or esteem.

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我尊敬我的父母。

Wǒ zūnjìng wǒ de fùmǔ.

I respect my parents.

尊敬老师是学生的本分。

Zūnjìng lǎoshī shì xuéshēng de běnfèn.

Respecting teachers is students' duty.

他受到所有人的尊敬，因为他很善良。

Tā shòudào suǒyǒu rén de zūnjìng, yīnwèi tā hěn shànliáng.

He is respected by everyone because he is very kind.

在会议上，他发表了尊敬前辈的讲话。

Zài huìyì shàng, tā fābiǎo le zūnjìng qiánbèi de jiǎnghuà.

At the meeting, he gave a speech about respecting seniors.

尽管意见不同，我们仍然应该互相尊敬并保持礼貌。

Jǐnguǎn yìjiàn bùtóng, wǒmen réngrán yīnggāi hùxiāng zūnjìng bìng bǎochí lǐmào.

Although opinions differ, we should still respect each other and maintain politeness.

Word Definition - 尊敬

zūn jìng to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)

Individual Character Details

尊 zūn
敬 jìng