自尊

zìzūn

noun HSK 7-9 #6,092

Meanings

1 self-respect
2 self-esteem
3 dignity

Characters

to respect; to honor

Examples

不要伤害别人的自尊。

Bùyào shānghài biérén de zìzūn.

Don't hurt other people's self-esteem.

他是一个很有自尊的人。

Tā shì yíge hěn yǒu zìzūn de rén.

He is a person with a lot of self-respect.

Tips

usage

自尊 can be both a noun (self-esteem) and a verb (to have self-respect). Compare: 自尊 (positive self-respect) vs. 自卑 (negative low self-esteem) vs. 自负 (excessive self-importance).

Stroke Order

自 zì

尊 zūn