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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
崇敬chóngjìngto revereHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #19333, Very Hard
崇敬chóngjìngto venerateHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #19333, Very Hard
崇敬chóngjìnghigh esteemHSK 7, v, 23 strokes, rank #19333, Very Hard
chóngjìng(chong2jing4)chong jing T2
  1. 1to revere
  2. 2to venerate
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March 24, 2026

崇敬chóngjìng(chong2jing4)

崇敬 (chóngjìng) means to revere or venerate someone or something, expressing a deep respect and admiration. It is often used in formal contexts, such as discussing historical figures, cultural icons, or moral values, and conveys a sense of high esteem that goes beyond mere respect.

Strokes23Frequency#19333DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture,崇敬 is often used when discussing figures like Confucius or national heroes, reflecting the value placed on moral integrity and respect for elders and tradition in society.

Memory tip

Think of 崇 (chóng) as 'rising high' and 敬 (jìng) as 'bowing in respect'. Imagine a tall mountain (崇) with people at its base bowing in awe (敬) towards it, representing the deep reverence one feels for something great.

Meanings of 崇敬

chóngjìng(chong2jing4)
1to revere
2to venerate
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About 崇敬

崇敬Simplified
23Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#19333Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7TOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1

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敬重 (jìngzhòng) vs 崇拜 (chóngbài) — choose 崇敬 for a more formal, respectful tone compared to the slightly less formal 敬重 and the more adoring, idolizing nuance of 崇拜.

Usage Notes

崇敬 is typically used in formal or literary contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more casual term for respect, which lacks the depth of reverence; for example, using it in a casual conversation may sound overly serious. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

HSK Study Tips

As an HSK Level 6 word, 崇敬 connects with other formal vocabulary related to respect and morality. Students should focus on context, ensuring they understand how to use it appropriately in both written and spoken forms.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 崇敬 with 尊敬 (zūnjìng). For instance, saying '我崇敬你' (Wǒ chóngjìng nǐ) when simply wanting to say 'I respect you' may sound too grand. Instead, use '我尊敬你' (Wǒ zūnjìng nǐ) for a more casual tone.

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Component characters

崇chónghigh
11 strokes山
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敬jìngto respect
HSK 712 strokes攵
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How to say to revere in Chinese

“to revere” in Chinese is崇敬chóngjìng

崇敬 (chóngjìng) means to revere or venerate someone or something, expressing a deep respect and admiration. It is often used in formal contexts, such as discussing historical figures, cultural icons, or moral values, and conveys a sense of high esteem that goes beyond mere respect.

When to use 崇敬

崇敬 is typically used in formal or literary contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with the more casual term for respect, which lacks the depth of reverence; for example, using it in a casual conversation may sound overly serious. Pay attention to the tone; using the wrong tone can change the meaning entirely.

崇敬 or something close to it

敬重 (jìngzhòng) vs 崇拜 (chóngbài) — choose 崇敬 for a more formal, respectful tone compared to the slightly less formal 敬重 and the more adoring, idolizing nuance of 崇拜.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 崇敬 with 尊敬 (zūnjìng). For instance, saying '我崇敬你' (Wǒ chóngjìng nǐ) when simply wanting to say 'I respect you' may sound too grand. Instead, use '我尊敬你' (Wǒ zūnjìng nǐ) for a more casual tone.

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Grammar patterns of 崇敬

崇敬 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 3 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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这首诗表达了他对大自然的深深____之情。

The poem conveys his deep reverence for nature.

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这首诗表达了他对大自然的深深崇敬之情。

zhè shǒu shī biǎodá le tā duì dàzìrán de shēnshēn chóngjìng zhī qíng。

The poem conveys his deep reverence for nature.

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