崇尚

• Pinyin: chóng shàng
• Hanzi breakdown: 崇 = 山 (mountain) + 宗 (ancestor) = to revere; 尚 = 小 + 冂 + 口 = to esteem

Meaning

To advocate; to uphold; to hold in high esteem; to value highly.

Used for deeply valuing or advocating certain values, lifestyles, or principles. Implies not just liking but actively promoting and practicing what one admires.

Examples

1. 她崇尚简约的生活方式。 She advocates a minimalist lifestyle.
2. 我们公司崇尚创新和团队合作。 Our company values innovation and teamwork.
3. 古希腊人崇尚健美的体魄。 The ancient Greeks upheld a fit and beautiful physique.

Usage Guide

Context: values, culture, philosophy

Tone: respectful

Do Say

• 这个民族崇尚勇气和荣誉。(This people upholds courage and honor.)
• 现代社会崇尚个人自由。(Modern society values personal freedom.)

Don't Say

• 我崇尚这首歌 (For liking music, use 喜欢; 崇尚 is for values and ideals)

Origin & History

Compound of 崇 (to worship/revere) and 尚 (to esteem/still). Together they mean holding something in high regard.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal