孝敬 xiàojìng to show filial respect
to show filial respect; to give presents (to one's elders or superiors); to support one's aged parents
How to remember 孝敬: 孝 filial piety + 敬 to respect = to show filial respect.
Characters
How it is used
- 'To honor and provide for' elders - 孝敬父母 (xiàojìng fùmǔ) to be filial and caring toward one's parents.
- Combines respect with concrete care/gifts: 孝敬 老人 一点东西 giving elders something out of filial regard.
- Contrast 孝顺 (xiàoshùn): 孝敬 stresses actively showing respect and offering things, 孝顺 stresses obedient devotion.