尊重

• 拼音: zūn zhòng
• 汉字拆解: 尊 = 酋 (chief) + 寸 (inch) — to honor; 重 = pictograph of a heavy object — important

含义

To respect; respect. Showing admiration for someone's qualities, abilities, or achievements; treating someone with proper regard.

A fundamental concept in Chinese social relations and Confucian values. Used for respecting people, opinions, decisions, and rights. Key phrases include 相互尊重 (mutual respect) and 尊重人权 (respect human rights).

例句

1. 我们应该尊重每个人的选择。
2. 老师深受学生们的尊重。
3. 尊重他人是最基本的社交礼仪。

用法指南

语境: social, ethics, everyday

语气: earnest

正确说法

• 我尊重你的决定。(I respect your decision.)
• 请尊重他人的隐私。(Please respect others' privacy.)

错误说法

• 说'我尊重这个食物'表示喜欢 (Don't use 尊重 for liking food — use 喜欢 or 爱吃; 尊重 is for people and their attributes)

起源与历史

尊 (to honor, revere) + 重 (heavy, important). Together they mean to hold in high regard.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal