尊重

zūnzhòng

verb HSK 5 #1,467

Meanings

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

HSK 2

我们要尊重别人的意见。

Wǒmen yào zūnzhòng biérén de yìjiàn.

We should respect other people's opinions.

HSK 4

请尊重当地的风俗习惯。

Qǐng zūnzhòng dāngdì de fēngsú xíguàn.

Please respect the local customs.

HSK 5

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