尊重

zūnzhòng

verb HSK 5 #1,467

Meanings

To treat as important - giving weight and value to someone or something.

我们要尊重别人的意见。

Wǒmen yào zūnzhòng biérén de yìjiàn.

We should respect other people's opinions.

请尊重当地的风俗习惯。

Qǐng zūnzhòng dāngdì de fēngsú xíguàn.

Please respect the local customs.

互相尊重是友谊的基础。

Hùxiāng zūnzhòng shì yǒuyì de jīchǔ.

Mutual respect is the foundation of friendship.

usage

尊重 = respect (treating with dignity, valuing opinions). 尊敬 = revere (deeper, more formal admiration for a person).

尊 zūn

重 zhòng