恭顺 (gōng shùn) — respectful and submissive

Definition

A formal, written word for being deferential and obedient, especially toward a superior or elder. It often carries a negative nuance of passivity or lack of backbone, unlike 尊敬, which simply means 'respectful.'

adjective

respectful and submissive

Examples

恭顺，。
Tā duì zhǎng bèi tài dù gōng shùn, cóng bù dǐng zuǐ.
He is respectful and submissive toward his elders and never talks back.
恭顺。
Zhè wèi lǎo pú rén yí xiàng gōng shùn dì fú shì zhǔ rén.
This old servant has always served his master respectfully and obediently.
恭顺，。
Tā zài lǐng dǎo miàn qián biǎo xiàn dé hěn gōng shùn, dàn sī xià què bú rèn tóng.
He acts very deferential in front of his boss, but privately he disagrees.

Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.