respectable; worthy of respect
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
worthy of respect; respectable
commendatoryUsed to describe people with admirable character, behavior, or achievements. Often carries a positive, commendatory tone when referring to elders, teachers, opponents, or anyone with high moral standing.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
zhèng正
zhí直
，
jiào教
xué学
jìn尽
xīn心
jìn尽
lì力
，
shì是
yī一
wèi位
kě可
jìng敬
de的
lǎo老
shī师
。
He is upright in character and dedicated to teaching; he is a respectable teacher.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
yī一
shēng生
xíng行
shàn善
，
zhēn真
shi是
kě可
jìng敬
。
This old man has done good deeds all his life; he is truly respectable.
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Miàn面
duì对
kùn困
nan难
cóng从
bù不
tuì退
suō缩
，
tā他
shì是
yī一
gè个
kě可
jìng敬
de的
duì对
shǒu手
。
Facing difficulties without ever retreating, he is a respectable opponent.