自尊心 (zì zūn xīn) — self-respect, self-esteem
Definition
Refers to one's sense of self-worth and dignity — often discussed in the abstract ('hurt someone's 自尊心') rather than as a concrete thing. Culturally tied to 面子 (face) but more internal: losing 自尊心 means feeling personally diminished.
noun
self-respectself-esteem
Examples
- 自尊心，。Měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì zūn xīn, bù xiǎng bèi bié rén kàn bù qǐ.Everyone has self-respect and doesn't want to be looked down upon by others.
- 自尊心。Nǐ shuō de huà shāng hài le tā de zì zūn xīn.Your words hurt his self-esteem.
- 自尊心，。Zuò rén yào yǒu zì zūn xīn, bù néng wèi le qián shén me dōu zuò.A person should have self-respect and not do anything for money.
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