Definition
敬畏 (jìng wèi) means to revere with a sense of awe or fear — it combines respect and dread, stronger than the pure respect of 尊敬 (zūnjìng) and different from the pure fear of 畏惧 (wèijù). It is used for forces of nature, ancestors, or something majestic that inspires both admiration and humility.
verb
to revereto hold in awe
Examples
- 敬畏。Wǒmen yīnggāi duì zìrán de lìliàng xīn cún jìng wèi.We should hold awe for the power of nature.
- ，敬畏。Tā duìdài gōngzuò fēicháng rènzhēn, duì měi gè xìjié dōu chōngmǎn jìng wèi.He takes his work very seriously and is full of reverence for every detail.
- ，敬畏。Zài gǔlǎo de wénhuà zhōng, rénmen duì zǔxiān huái yǒu shēnshēn de jìng wèi.In ancient cultures, people held deep reverence for their ancestors.
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