Definition
崇敬 (chóng jìng) means 'to revere, to venerate' — a profound, almost sacred respect for someone or something great or noble (e.g., heroes, ancestors). It is stronger and more reverential than 尊敬 (everyday respect), and lacks the fear element of 敬畏 (awe + respect). Use 崇敬 for deep veneration, not casual admiration.
verb
to revereto venerateto hold in high esteem
Easily confused
- 憧憬chōng jǐngsound-aliketo long for, to look forward to
Examples
- 崇敬。Wǒmen chóng jìng nàxiē wèi kēxué xiànshēn de rén.We revere those who have dedicated themselves to science.
- 崇敬。Tā shì yí wèi zhídé chóng jìng de xuézhě.He is a scholar worthy of veneration.
- 崇敬。Wǒ shēnshēn de chóng jìng wǒ de zǔxiān.I deeply revere my ancestors.
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