尊敬

Meaning(verb, verbal noun)

to respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used on formal occasions before a term of address)

Examples

• 我们都很尊敬这位老教授。

  wǒ men dōu hěn zūn jìng zhè wèi lǎo jiào shòu.

  We all respect this old professor.

• 尊敬的各位来宾，大家好！

  zūn jìng de gè wèi lái bīn, dà jiā hǎo!

  Distinguished guests, good day!

• 他是一个受人尊敬的医生。

  tā shì yí gè shòu rén zūn jìng de yī shēng.

  He's a highly respected doctor.

Easily confused

• 尊重 — 尊敬: look up to (elders, superiors); 尊重: respect (opinions, decisions, equals).

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