敬
jìng
to respect; to offer politely
Character
Example phrases
- 他敬老师，但并不盲从老师的每一个判断。 Tā jìng lǎoshī, dàn bìng bù mángcóng lǎoshī de měi yí gè pànduàn. He respects his teacher, but does not blindly follow every judgement the teacher makes.
- 过年时，晚辈要给长辈敬茶。 Guònián shí, wǎnbèi yào gěi zhǎngbèi jìng chá. At the New Year, the younger generation offers tea to their elders.
- 他端起茶杯，向客人敬了一杯。 Tā duānqǐ chábēi, xiàng kèrén jìng le yì bēi. He raised his tea cup and offered a toast to the guests.
Related words
- 尊敬 zūnjìng to respect
- 崇敬 chóngjìng to revere; to hold in high esteem
- 恭敬 gōngjìng respectful; reverent
- 敬爱 jìng'ài to respect and love; to revere
- 敬而远之 jìng'éryuǎnzhī to keep a respectful distance
- 敬礼 jìnglǐ to salute
- 敬佩 jìngpèi to admire; to esteem
- 敬请 jìngqǐng respectfully request; please (formal)
- 敬畏 jìngwèi to revere; to stand in awe of
- 敬业 jìngyè dedicated to one's work; professional
- 敬意 jìngyì respect; esteem
- 敬重 jìngzhòng to respect deeply; to esteem