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尊重 (zūnzhòng) - choose 尊严 when emphasizing inherent dignity, while 尊重 focuses more on the act of respecting someone.
尊严 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often appears in discussions about human rights or social issues. Be careful not to confuse it with 重要 (zhòng yào), which means 'important'; while they overlap in meaning, 尊严 specifically conveys respect and honor. Common collocations include '维护尊严' (maintain dignity).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 尊严 is advanced and connects with other abstract nouns like 权利 (quán lì, rights) and 自由 (zì yóu, freedom). Students should focus on understanding its usage in complex sentences and discussing related social concepts.
Learners often misuse 尊严 by substituting it with similar words such as 荣誉 (róng yù, honor), which carries a different nuance. For example, saying '他有很多荣誉' (He has a lot of dignity) is incorrect; it should be '他有很高的尊严' (He has a high dignity).
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How to say dignity in Chinese
“dignity” in Chinese is尊严
尊严 (zūn yán) refers to a sense of dignity or honor associated with a person's worth and social standing. It is often used in contexts discussing personal integrity, respect, and the value of human life, emphasizing how individuals should be treated with honor in society.
When to use 尊严
尊严 is used in both formal and informal contexts, but it often appears in discussions about human rights or social issues. Be careful not to confuse it with 重要 (zhòng yào), which means 'important'; while they overlap in meaning, 尊严 specifically conveys respect and honor. Common collocations include '维护尊严' (maintain dignity).
尊严 or something close to it
尊重 (zūnzhòng) - choose 尊严 when emphasizing inherent dignity, while 尊重 focuses more on the act of respecting someone.
What learners get wrong
Learners often misuse 尊严 by substituting it with similar words such as 荣誉 (róng yù, honor), which carries a different nuance. For example, saying '他有很多荣誉' (He has a lot of dignity) is incorrect; it should be '他有很高的尊严' (He has a high dignity).
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Grammar Patterns of 尊严
尊严 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
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他时刻提防着任何有辱____之事。
He is constantly on guard against any threat of humiliation.
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You can use it in a sentence like '每个人都应该受到尊严的对待' (Everyone should be treated with dignity).
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