The word 敬重 (jìngzhòng), meaning "to deeply respect" or "to hold in high esteem," is a compound formed through the combination of two semantically similar characters: 敬 (jìng), which conveys "respect," "reverence," or "to honor," and 重 (zhòng), which carries the meaning of "to regard as important," "to value highly," or "weighty." This structural formation, known as a coordinative or parallel compound, merges two independent yet related concepts to create a single, reinforced meaning that is more nuanced and emphatic than either character alone—specifically evoking a profound and solemn respect weighted with seriousness and high regard.