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尊重 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
HanziPinyinEnglishTags
尊重zūnzhòngto esteemHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngto respectHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngto honorHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngto valueHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngeminentHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngseriousHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
尊重zūnzhòngproperHSK 4, a, rank #1467, Hard
zūnzhòng(zun1zhong4) T1
  1. 1to esteem
  2. 2to respect
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March 24, 2026
尊重zūnzhòng(zun1zhong4)

尊重 (zūn zhòng) means to esteem or respect someone or something. It is commonly used in contexts where recognition of someone's value, opinion, or status is important, such as in personal relationships, professional settings, or discussions of cultural norms.

Frequency#1467DifficultyHard
Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 尊重 is often emphasized in interpersonal relationships, particularly in familial and hierarchical structures, where showing respect to elders and authority figures is paramount.

Memory Tip

Think of 尊 (zūn) as a person standing tall and proud, showing respect, while 重 (zhòng) suggests weight or importance. Together, they form the image of valuing someone highly, as if they carry significant weight in your life.

Meanings of 尊重

zūnzhòng(zun1zhong4)
1to esteem
2to respect
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About 尊重

尊重Simplified
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形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1467Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L4HSK 3.0L4IntermediateHSKKL3CEFRB2

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AI Study Notes for 尊重

Quick Contrast

敬重 (jìng zhòng) vs 尊敬 (zūn jìng) — choose 尊重 when emphasizing the recognition of value or opinion, while 敬重 focuses more on reverence and admiration, and 尊敬 is often used in formal contexts.

Memory Mnemonic

Think of 尊 (zūn) as a person standing tall and proud, showing respect, while 重 (zhòng) suggests weight or importance. Together, they form the image of valuing someone highly, as if they carry significant weight in your life.

Usage Notes

Be mindful of the context in which you use 尊重; it can be both formal and informal. Common collocations include 尊重他人 (respect others) and 自我尊重 (self-respect). Avoid confusing it with related words like 重视 (to value) which implies a different nuance.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 4 word, 尊重 connects with other vocabulary related to social interactions and values. Focus on using it in sentences that express appreciation and consideration towards others, which will help solidify your understanding of respect in various contexts.

Cultural Note

In Chinese culture, 尊重 is often emphasized in interpersonal relationships, particularly in familial and hierarchical structures, where showing respect to elders and authority figures is paramount.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 尊重 with 认可 (to recognize), mistakenly saying '我认可他 (I respect him)' when they should use 尊重. The correct phrase is '我尊重他'.

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Component Characters

尊zūnsenior
HSK 412 strokes寸
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重zhòngheavy
HSK 49 strokes里
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Grammar Patterns of 尊重

尊重 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 7 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.

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他工作认真负责，因而得到了大家的____。

He works conscientiously and responsibly, and therefore earned everyone's respect.

Example Sentences for 尊重 (10)

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条约规定他们必须尊重其邻国的独立。

tiáo yuē guī dìng tā mén bì xū zūn zhòng qí lín guó de dú lì。

The treaty binds them to respect their neighbour's independence.
2
她并不觉得这本书不尊重女性的感受。

tā bìng bù jué dé zhè běn shū bù zūn zhòng nǚ xìng de gǎn shòu。

She does not feel that the book depersonalises women.
3
他是个资深议员，其观点受到广泛尊重。

tā shì gè zī shēn yì yuán， ， qí guān diǎn shòu dào guǎng fàn zūn。

He is a veteran parliamentarian whose views enjoy widespread respect.
4
有一点可以肯定，那就是双方都非常尊重对方。

yǒu yī diǎn kě yǐ kěn dìng， ， nà jiù shì shuāng fāng dū fēi cháng zūn zhòng duì。

One thing is certain, both have the utmost respect for each other.
5
我尊重他的判断能力，会接受他提出的任何建议。

wǒ zūn zhòng tā de pàn duàn néng lì， ， huì jiē shòu tā tí chū de rèn hé jiàn。

I respect his judgement and I'll follow any advice he gives me.
6
最后，为了尊重她的意愿，我说我会离开。

zuì hòu， ， wéi le zūn zhòng tā de yì， yuàn ， wǒ shuō wǒ huì。

Finally, trying to respect her wishes, I said I'd leave.
7
双方在条约中都承诺将尊重人权。

shuāng fāng zài tiáo yuē zhōng dū chéng nuò jiāng zūn zhòng rén quán。

In the treaty both sides pledge to respect human rights.
8
如果不尊重别人的宗教信仰，就会祷下大错，酿成冲突。

rú guǒ bù zūn zhòng bié rén de zōng jiào xìn yǎng， ， jiù huì dǎo xià dà， cuò ， niàng chéng。

Unless you respect other people's religions, horrible mistakes and conflict will occur.
9
布赖恩看她时变得多了一分尊重。

bù lài ēn kàn tā shí biàn dé duō le yī fēn zūn zhòng。

Brian had learned to look at her with new respect.
10
尼科尔森先生对士兵很尊重，而且跟他们相处融洽。

ní kē ěr sēn xiān shēng duì shì bīng hěn zūn zhòng， ， ér qiě gēn tā mén xiāng chǔ róng。

Mr Nicholson respects soldiers, and he rubs along with them.

Cultural Notes for 尊重

🏮Cultural insight

In Chinese culture, 尊重 is often emphasized in interpersonal relationships, particularly in familial and hierarchical structures, where showing respect to elders and authority figures is paramount.

Frequently Asked Questions about 尊重

You can say '我尊重你的意见 (I respect your opinion)' to express regard for someone's thoughts.