尊重 zūnzhòng esteem
esteem; to respect; to value; to honor
How to remember 尊重: 尊 honor + 重 heavy = esteem.
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How it is used
- To respect / value - 尊重别人 (zūnzhòng biérén) respect others; 尊重事实 (zūnzhòng shìshí) respect the facts.
- Contrast 尊敬 (zūnjìng, to revere/hold in high esteem, upward to elders/superiors): 尊重 is treating someone or something as worthy, more horizontal and everyday.
- Common: 互相尊重 (hùxiāng zūnzhòng) mutual respect; also respect choices, rights, opinions.
Example sentences
- 他的行为值得尊重。 Tā de xíngwéi zhídezūnzhòng.His behavior is worthy of respect.
- 每个人都要互相尊重。 Měige rén dōu yào hùxiāng zūnzhòng.Everyone should respect each other.