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    Expressing respect or honoring with 尊重 (zūnzhòng)

    Actions & Events
    Manner & Method

    Structure

    Subject + 尊重 + Object

    Explanation

    The verb 尊重 (zūnzhòng) means "to respect" or "to honor." It conveys showing regard and esteem for someone or something. For example, 受到尊重 means "to be respected."

    Examples

    • 我们应该尊重每个人的想法和选择。

      Wǒmen yīnggāi zūnzhòng měi gè rén de xiǎngfǎ hé xuǎnzé.

      We should respect everyone's ideas and choices.

    • 他是一位受到大家尊重的老师。

      Tā shì yī wèi shòudào dàjiā zūnzhòng de lǎoshī.

      He is a teacher who is respected by everyone.

    • 尊重别人也是尊重自己。

      Zūnzhòng biérén yě shì zūnzhòng zìjǐ.

      Respecting others is also respecting yourself.

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