Meanings of 自尊心
Listen & Choose the Meaning
Choose the correct answer:
About 自尊心
Podcast: 自尊心
Podcast: 自尊心
Listen to Jason & Amy break down this word for you
New here?
AI Study Notes for 自尊心
自信心 (zìxìnxīn) refers to self-confidence, focusing on belief in one's abilities, while 自尊心 emphasizes self-respect and personal worth.
Be careful not to confuse 自尊心 with arrogance, as the former is about healthy self-worth while the latter is excessive pride. This term is more commonly used in formal contexts, so it may be less appropriate in casual conversations. Common collocations include '提高自尊心' (to enhance self-esteem) and '损害自尊心' (to damage self-esteem).
Although 自尊心 is not an HSK level word, it can help learners understand concepts related to feelings and attitudes, which are essential at HSK 4 and above. Focus on how it relates to other emotional terms like 自信 (self-confidence) and 情感 (emotion) to build a broader vocabulary.
Learners often confuse 自尊心 with 自负 (arrogance). For example, saying '他很自尊心' (He is very self-respecting) should be corrected to '他很有自尊心' (He has a strong sense of self-respect) to accurately convey the meaning.
Pronunciation of 自尊心
Drill the tone of 自尊心 with AI-powered exercises, get instant feedback, and earn XP toward mastery. Interactive tone practice is part of Pro.
Component Characters
How to say self-respect in Chinese
“self-respect” in Chinese is自尊心
自尊心 (zìzūnxīn) refers to a person's sense of self-respect or self-esteem. It encompasses how one values oneself and can greatly influence behavior and emotional well-being. In contexts of personal development and interpersonal relationships, maintaining a healthy 自尊心 is crucial for confidence and assertiveness.
When to use 自尊心
Be careful not to confuse 自尊心 with arrogance, as the former is about healthy self-worth while the latter is excessive pride. This term is more commonly used in formal contexts, so it may be less appropriate in casual conversations. Common collocations include '提高自尊心' (to enhance self-esteem) and '损害自尊心' (to damage self-esteem).
自尊心 or something close to it
自信心 (zìxìnxīn) refers to self-confidence, focusing on belief in one's abilities, while 自尊心 emphasizes self-respect and personal worth.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 自尊心 with 自负 (arrogance). For example, saying '他很自尊心' (He is very self-respecting) should be corrected to '他很有自尊心' (He has a strong sense of self-respect) to accurately convey the meaning.
Write 自尊心
New here? to save your writing progress and earn XP.
Practice writing 自尊心 stroke by stroke. Watch the animation to learn the stroke order, then try writing it yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions about 自尊心
自尊心 refers to self-respect or esteem, while 自信 means self-confidence, which is about belief in one's abilities.
Jason Recommends
Not sure what to learn after 自尊心?
Jason picks three words from your level and explains why each one is worth your time next. It takes a free account so he knows what you already know.