恭敬 (gōng jìng) — respectful, deferential
Definition
恭敬 describes a deferential MANNER (humble, reverent in tone and behavior), usually toward elders or in formal settings. It is stronger and more deferential than 尊敬, which marks general respect or honor.
adjective
respectfuldeferential
Examples
- 恭敬。Tā duì zhǎng bèi fēi cháng gōng jìng.He is very respectful toward elders.
- 恭敬。Tā gōng jìng de jū le yì gōng.She bowed respectfully.
- ，恭敬。Zài zhèng shì chǎng hé, yán xíng yào gōng jìng.In formal occasions, one's words and actions should be respectful.
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