dignity; dignified
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Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
dignified and solemn; noble and stately
formalDescribes appearance, bearing, or atmosphere that commands respect and inspires awe.
Dà大
tīng厅
bù布
zhì置
de得
shí十
fēn分
zūn尊
yán严
。
The hall is decorated in a very dignified manner.
Tā他
mài迈
zhe着
zūn尊
yán严
de的
bù步
fá伐
zǒu走
shàng上
jiǎng讲
tái台
。
He walked onto the platform with dignified steps.
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Zūn尊
yán严
de的
jiǎng讲
tái台
děng等
dài待
zhe着
yǎn演
jiǎng讲
zhě者
。
The dignified podium awaits the speaker.
Zhè这
zuò座
jiàn建
zhù筑
wài外
guān观
zhuāng庄
yán严
ér而
zūn尊
yán严
。
This building looks solemn and dignified in appearance.
Tā她
yǐ以
zūn尊
yán严
de的
zī姿
tài态
jiē接
shòu受
le了
jiǎng奖
xiàng项
。
She accepted the award with a dignified posture.
noun
dignity; honorable status or position worthy of respect
formalOften used in contexts of human rights, national sovereignty, law, or personal integrity. Implies intrinsic worth that must be protected.
Měi每
gè个
rén人
dōu都
yīng应
gāi该
wéi维
hù护
zì自
jǐ己
de的
zūn尊
yán严
。
Everyone should uphold their own dignity.
Mín民
zú族
de的
zūn尊
yán严
bù不
róng容
qīn侵
fàn犯
。
The dignity of the nation must not be violated.
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Fǎ法
lǜ律
jù具
yǒu有
bù不
kě可
qīn侵
fàn犯
de的
zūn尊
yán严
。
The law possesses inviolable dignity.
Tā他
nìng宁
yuàn愿
āi挨
è饿
yě也
yào要
bǎo保
chí持
zūn尊
yán严
。
He would rather starve than lose his dignity.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
rén人
huó活
de得
hěn很
yǒu有
zūn尊
yán严
。
This old man lives with great dignity.