致敬 zhìjìng to salute
to salute; to pay one's respects to; to pay tribute to; to pay homage to
How to remember 致敬: 致 to send + 敬 to respect = to salute.
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How it is used
- To pay tribute / salute - 向英雄致敬 (xiàng yīngxióng zhìjìng) to salute the heroes.
- Expresses respect and homage, from a literal salute to an artistic tribute (向经典致敬, an homage to a classic).
- Formal, respectful register; takes 向 + the honored party.