自尊

• Pinyin: zì zūn
• Desglose de hanzi: 自 = 自 (self); 尊 = 酉 + 寸 (to respect/honour)

Significado

Dignidad; respeto por uno mismo; autoestima.

Used both as a verb (to self-respect) and a noun (self-respect/dignity). A core value in Chinese social ethics. Frequently discussed alongside 自信 (self-confidence) and 自爱 (self-love). Losing 自尊 is considered deeply shameful.

Ejemplos

1. 一个有自尊的人绝不会为了利益而出卖自己的原则。
2. 在艰难的处境中依然保持自尊，这需要莫大的勇气。
3. 他拒绝了对方带有侮辱性的条件，以维护自己的自尊。

Guía de uso

Contexto: morality, social, psychology

Tono: serious

Correcto

• 真正的自尊来自内心的充实，而非他人的认可。(True self-respect comes from inner fulfilment, not from others' approval.)
• 他选择辞职，是因为那份工作已经严重伤害了他的自尊。(He chose to resign because that job had seriously damaged his sense of self-respect.)

Incorrecto

• 自尊别人 — 自尊 is self-directed; use 尊重 to express respect towards others

Origen e historia

自 (self) + 尊 (to respect/honour) — self-esteem, respecting oneself

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal