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尊敬 (zūnjìng) — use 敬重 when emphasizing deep reverence, while 尊敬 focuses more on respect in formal situations.
敬重 is used in formal situations, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 敬重老师 (respect the teacher) and 敬重长辈 (respect elders). Learners often confuse it with 佩服 (pei4 fu2), which means to admire but lacks the deep respect connotation.
Though not an official HSK word, 敬重 complements HSK vocabulary related to relationships and respect. Focus on understanding its usage in formal speech to enhance your conversational skills in respectful contexts.
Learners often confuse 敬重 with the more general term 尊重 (zun1 zhong4) for respect. For example, saying '我敬重这个想法' (I respect this idea) is incorrect; it should be '我尊重这个想法'.
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How to say to respect deeply in Chinese
“to respect deeply” in Chinese is敬重
敬重 means to hold someone in high regard, indicating a deep respect and reverence towards them. This term is often used in formal contexts, such as when referring to elders, teachers, or leaders, and conveys a sense of admiration that goes beyond simple respect.
When to use 敬重
敬重 is used in formal situations, so avoid using it in casual conversations. Common collocations include 敬重老师 (respect the teacher) and 敬重长辈 (respect elders). Learners often confuse it with 佩服 (pei4 fu2), which means to admire but lacks the deep respect connotation.
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尊敬 (zūnjìng) — use 敬重 when emphasizing deep reverence, while 尊敬 focuses more on respect in formal situations.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 敬重 with the more general term 尊重 (zun1 zhong4) for respect. For example, saying '我敬重这个想法' (I respect this idea) is incorrect; it should be '我尊重这个想法'.
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Yes, 敬重 is primarily used to express deep respect for people, especially elders and authority figures.
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