respectful; reverent
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 5 examplesadjective
respectful; reverent; deferential
formalDescribes an attitude of deep respect, often formal. Used in both spoken and written Chinese to show proper manners towards elders, guests, or in ceremonial contexts.
Xué学
sheng生
duì对
lǎo老
shī师
yīng应
gāi该
gōng恭
jìng敬
yǒu有
lǐ礼
。
Students should be respectful and polite to their teachers.
Tā他
gōng恭
jìng敬
de地
dì递
shàng上
míng名
piàn片
。
He deferentially presented his business card.
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Zàng葬
lǐ礼
shàng上
，
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
dōu都
bǎo保
chí持
sù肃
mù穆
gōng恭
jìng敬
。
At the funeral, everyone maintained a solemn and respectful demeanor.
Tā他
shuō说
huà话
de的
yǔ语
qì气
fēi非
cháng常
gōng恭
jìng敬
。
The tone of his speech was very respectful.
Qǐng请
yòng用
gōng恭
jìng敬
de的
tài态
du度
duì对
dài待
zhǎng长
bèi辈
。
Please treat your elders with a respectful attitude.