自尊 zìzūn self-respect
self-respect; self-esteem; ego; pride
How to remember 自尊: 自 self + 尊 honor = self-respect.
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- Self-respect / self-esteem - 伤了他的自尊 (shāng le tā de zìzūn) hurt his pride, 自尊心 (zìzūnxīn) sense of self-worth.
- Healthy self-regard and dignity; contrast 自负 (conceit) and 自卑 (inferiority) at the two extremes.
- Often 自尊心, and 维护自尊 (to protect one's dignity).