敬意 jìngyì respect
respect; esteem; high regard
How to remember 敬意: 敬 to respect + 意 idea = respect.
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How it is used
- A noun for respect/regard you express - 表示敬意 (biǎoshì jìngyì) express one's respect, 致以敬意 (zhìyǐ jìngyì) pay tribute.
- Used in formal gestures and letters; it's the respect being conveyed, paired with verbs like 表示, 致以.